Sultan vs Ghaliyah Reflection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ghaliyah Reflection takes 6 of 7 categories.
SultanChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ghaliyah ReflectionChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sultan1/7
Ghaliyah Reflection6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ghaliyah Reflection
- Community sentiment
- Ghaliyah Reflection
- Longevity
- Ghaliyah Reflection
- Sillage & projection
- Ghaliyah Reflection
- Value for money
- Ghaliyah Reflection
- Versatility
- Ghaliyah Reflection
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sultan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SultanRoyal CrownGhaliyah ReflectionAmelia PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 447 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.74/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%
Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
447 votes
85%Love
7%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGhaliyah Reflection
SillageGhaliyah Reflection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGhaliyah ReflectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
fruity65%
warm spicy56%
amber100%
musky92%
animalic84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)
Top
Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon
Heart
RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring60
Summer33
Fall80
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews105
Overall rank#30,851
PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…
Reviews →Ghaliyah Reflection by Amelia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Ghaliyah Reflection was launched in 2020. Ghaliyah Reflection was created by Nitish Dixit and Zakir Laskar. Top notes are Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Tuberose a…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Sultan or Ghaliyah Reflection?
Ghaliyah Reflection takes 6 of 7 categories. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sultan or Ghaliyah Reflection?
Ghaliyah Reflection lasts longest (Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100, Sultan 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sultan or Ghaliyah Reflection?
Ghaliyah Reflection projects furthest (Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sultan and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Sultan or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ghaliyah Reflection is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultan is the stronger pick. Sultan suits evening wear; Ghaliyah Reflection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sultan and Ghaliyah Reflection?
Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Ghaliyah Reflection has top notes of Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Black Musk, White Musk and Indian Oud.
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