Fragrance comparison

Sulky vs Winter Tale Special Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #53,795 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Winter Tale Special Edition

Canali

4.4945 votes

Rank #32,673 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Winter Tale Special Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Winter Tale Special Edition
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sulky1/5

Winter Tale Special Edition4/5

Ratings & consensus: Winter Tale Special Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Winter Tale Special Edition
Sillage & projection: Sulky
Value for money: Winter Tale Special Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Winter Tale Special Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winter Tale Special EditionCanali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

4.49/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

62%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityWinter Tale Special Edition

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red AppleGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

African Orange FlowerLavenderStar Anise

Base6 to 8 hours

Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Winter Tale Special Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Spring56

Summer67

Fall78

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,795

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,673

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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Winter Tale Special Edition by Canali is a polished woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit, refined botanicals, and dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and sweet red apple zest. As the brisk opening settles, a clean heart of aromatic lavender and African …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sulky or Winter Tale Special Edition?

Winter Tale Special Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; Winter Tale Special Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 45 votes. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Winter Tale Special Edition for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sulky or Winter Tale Special Edition?

Winter Tale Special Edition lasts longest (Winter Tale Special Edition 76/100, Sulky 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sulky or Winter Tale Special Edition?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Winter Tale Special Edition 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sulky and Winter Tale Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender.

Is Sulky or Winter Tale Special Edition better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear; Winter Tale Special Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sulky and Winter Tale Special Edition?

Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Winter Tale Special Edition has top notes of Red Apple, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.