Vanity Oud vs Gulbadan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanity Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.
Vanity OudChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
GulbadanChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanity Oud6/7
Gulbadan1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanity Oud
- Community sentiment
- Vanity Oud
- Longevity
- Vanity Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Vanity Oud
- Value for money
- Vanity Oud
- Versatility
- Gulbadan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanity Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanity OudRegalienGulbadanTolaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 29%Had 17%Want 54%
3.41/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerVanity OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
24%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerVanity OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanity Oud
SillageVanity Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanity OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
tropical77%
amber69%
oud61%
white floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryPlumLitchi
Heart
OrchidFrangipaniLotusJasmine
Base
AmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)VanillaCedar
Top
PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPlum, Orchid, Jasmine and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer39
Fall100
Winter100
Day54
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,604
PerfumerCara Sylvain
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#45,170
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerVanity OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanity Oud by Regalien is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Vanity Oud was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Raspberry, Plum and Litchi; middle notes are Orchid, Frangipani, Lotus and Jasmine; base notes are Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Cedar. It opens with Ra…
Reviews →Gulbadan by Tola opens with a bright burst of plum, peach, and pineapple, balanced by a green undercurrent and star anise. The initial sweetness quickly settles into an expansive heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. Underneath this floral bouquet lies a base of agarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli, which gives the …
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, Vanity Oud or Gulbadan?
Vanity Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Vanity Oud is rated 3.68/5 from 74 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Vanity Oud for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanity Oud or Gulbadan?
Vanity Oud lasts longest (Vanity Oud 81/100, Gulbadan 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanity Oud or Gulbadan?
Vanity Oud projects furthest (Vanity Oud 76/100, Gulbadan 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanity Oud and Gulbadan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Plum, Orchid, Jasmine and Ambergris.
Is Vanity Oud or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanity Oud is the stronger pick. Vanity Oud suits evening wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanity Oud and Gulbadan?
Vanity Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Plum and Litchi, heart notes of Orchid, Frangipani, Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Cedar. Gulbadan has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Peach and Green Leaves, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, White Musk and Oakmoss.
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