Fragrance comparison

Sultan vs Noor

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 585 ratings analysed

Sultan

Royal Crown

4.29447 votes

Rank #1,305 SweetWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Noor

Royal Crown

4.24138 votes

Rank #7,313 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Sultan
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Noor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sultan4/8

Noor4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SultanRoyal Crown

NoorRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

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

54%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

138 votes

Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySultan

SillageNoor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

fruity65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

patchouli60%

aromatic50%

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)

Top20-30 mins

elemiSaffronAngelicaCorianderMarjoram

Heart3-4 hrs

Mexican VanillaMoroccan RoseTuberose

Base8-12+ hrs

AmbergrisPatchouliMyrrhStyraxSandalwoodTobaccoOlibanumLabdanum

Category winnerNoorLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring26

Summer8

Fall58

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNoorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

Men7

Unisex59

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews105

Overall rank#7,313

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Noor by Royal Crown opens with a bright, aromatic burst of lemon-tinged elemi resin, herbal marjoram, and a pinch of golden saffron. As the crisp opening settles into the skin, the fragrance warms up dramatically into a plush heart of sweet Mexican vanilla and subtle red rose petals. The real star of this perfume is t…

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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 Noor?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Noor is rated 4.24/5 from 138 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Noor for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sultan or Noor?

They last about the same: Sultan 79/100, Noor 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sultan or Noor?

Noor projects furthest (Noor 73/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan and Noor smell similar?

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

Is Sultan or Noor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sultan and Noor?

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). Noor has top notes of elemi, Saffron, Angelica and Coriander, heart notes of Mexican Vanilla, Moroccan Rose and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Patchouli, Myrrh and Styrax.