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SULTAN vs Rose Arabia Melogold

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

Updated 21 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Arabia Melogold takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • SULTAN

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

  • Rose Arabia Melogold

    Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

SULTAN0/1
Rose Arabia Melogold1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Arabia Melogold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SULTANAAP PERFUMES
Rose Arabia MelogoldWIDIAN
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%
4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 17%Had 5%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love
30%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value66
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
leather100%
powdery92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
violet61%
Scent match82%Very similar · both woody, leather and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronGrapefruitJuniper Berries
Heart
LeatherViolet
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Top
GrapefruitSaffronJuniper Berries
Heart
RaspberryVioletLeather
Base
VetiverMuskCashmeran
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer29
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex40
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,935

PerfumerAhmed Al Saiad

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,292

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRose Arabia MelogoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SULTAN is a modern leather scent with a bright, aromatic start, saffron warmth, and a juicy fruit twist. Grapefruit and juniper give it a crisp lift, then leather and violet bring a smooth, slightly powdery texture. In the dry-down, raspberry and cashmeran can read subtly sweet and plush over vetiver’s earthy, woody e…

Reviews →

Rose Arabia Melogold reads as a powdery violet suede with raspberry sweetness, soft musk, and a bright grapefruit lift at the top. The leather keeps the fruit from turning syrupy, so it stays polished rather than heavy. It suits shoppers who want a smoother, more floral take on leather. Reviews suggest a strong openin…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, SULTAN or Rose Arabia Melogold?

Rose Arabia Melogold takes 1 of 1 categories. SULTAN is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Arabia Melogold is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose SULTAN for a woody and aromatic character. Choose Rose Arabia Melogold for a leather and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do SULTAN and Rose Arabia Melogold smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Leather.

Is SULTAN or Rose Arabia Melogold better for summer or winter?

Rose Arabia Melogold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SULTAN and Rose Arabia Melogold?

SULTAN has top notes of Saffron, Grapefruit and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Leather and Violet, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. Rose Arabia Melogold has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Raspberry, Violet and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cashmeran.

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