Fragrance comparison

Sultan vs Musk Ubar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sultan

Royal Crown

4.29447 votes

Rank #1,305 SweetWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Musk Ubar

Royal Crown

3.9153 votes

Rank #16,979 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sultan takes 5 of 8 categories.

Sultan
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Musk Ubar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Sultan5/8

Musk Ubar3/8

Ratings & consensus: Sultan
Community sentiment: Sultan
Longevity: Sultan
Sillage & projection: Sultan
Value for money: Musk Ubar
Versatility: Musk Ubar
Note pyramid (duration): Musk Ubar
Fragranxe ranking: Sultan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SultanRoyal Crown

Musk UbarRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

447 votes

47%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySultan

SillageSultan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value26

Category winnerMusk UbarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

fruity65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCorianderOlibanumSaffronCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAngelicaYlang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisStyraxOakmossMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumTonka BeanVetiver

Category winnerMusk UbarLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring93

Summer60

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerMusk UbarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews105

Overall rank#16,979

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal 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…

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Royal Crown Musk Ubar opens with a bold flare of dry cloves, nutmeg, and warm saffron that instantly catches your attention. Instead of clean white laundry musk, this fragrance creates an old-school musky warmth using rich ambergris, dark leather, and creamy jasmine petals. As it settles, soothing sandalwood and resin…

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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, Sultan or Musk Ubar?

Sultan takes 5 of 8 categories. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Musk Ubar is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Musk Ubar for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sultan or Musk Ubar?

Sultan lasts longest (Sultan 79/100, Musk Ubar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sultan or Musk Ubar?

Sultan projects furthest (Sultan 62/100, Musk Ubar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan and Musk Ubar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Jasmine, Myrrh and Saffron.

Is Sultan or Musk Ubar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk Ubar is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultan is the stronger pick. Sultan suits evening wear; Musk Ubar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sultan and Musk Ubar?

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). Musk Ubar has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Angelica, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Styrax, Oakmoss and Myrrh.