Fragrance comparison

Sultan Blend vs Tolu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,121 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sultan Blend

Arabian Oud

4.4436 votes

Rank #12,586 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Tolu

Ormonde Jayne

4.071,085 votes

Rank #1,660 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultan Blend takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sultan Blend
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tolu
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sultan Blend5/7

Tolu1/7

Ratings & consensus: Sultan Blend
Community sentiment: Sultan Blend
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Sultan Blend
Value for money: Sultan Blend
Versatility: Sultan Blend
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sultan BlendArabian Oud

ToluOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.07/ 5 · 1,085 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerSultan BlendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

41%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,085 votes

Category winnerSultan BlendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSultan Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSultan BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

amber100%

aromatic90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Olibanum

Heart

Orange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodLily-of-the-Valley

Top

Orange BlossomJuniperClary Sage

Heart

OrchidRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tolu BalsamAmberTonka BeanOlibanum

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSultan BlendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men9

Unisex54

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,660

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews127

Category winnerToluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sultan Blend leans dark, floral-woody and distinctly masculine. The opening brings frankincense bite, then rose and orange blossom soften the shape before sandalwood and lily of the valley keep it smooth, dry and slightly powdery. It suits wearers who enjoy Arabic-style florals with a polished woody base rather than h…

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Ormonde Jayne Tolu opens with a crisp green snap of juniper berry, clary sage, and bright orange blossom. The top feels surprisingly fresh and aromatic before shifting into a floral heart of rose, orchid, and lily-of-the-valley. As the scent settles, warm tolu balsam and golden amber take over, grounding the blend wit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sultan Blend or Tolu?

Sultan Blend takes 5 of 7 categories. Sultan Blend is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes; Tolu is rated 4.07/5 from 1,085 votes. Choose Sultan Blend for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Tolu for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sultan Blend or Tolu?

They last about the same: Sultan Blend 70/100, Tolu 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sultan Blend or Tolu?

Sultan Blend projects furthest (Sultan Blend 71/100, Tolu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan Blend and Tolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Sultan Blend or Tolu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sultan Blend is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultan Blend is the stronger pick. Sultan Blend suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sultan Blend and Tolu?

Sultan Blend has top notes of Olibanum, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Lily-of-the-Valley. Tolu has top notes of Orange Blossom, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Orchid, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tolu Balsam, Amber, Tonka Bean and Olibanum.