Fragrance comparison

Whisky vs Gulbadan

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

Whisky

Evaflor

3.80168 votes

Rank #14,219 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Gulbadan

Tola

3.4129 votes

Rank #40,537 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky takes 4 of 7 categories.

Whisky
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gulbadan
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Whisky4/7

Gulbadan3/7

Ratings & consensus: Whisky
Community sentiment: Whisky
Longevity: Gulbadan
Sillage & projection: Gulbadan
Value for money: Whisky
Versatility: Gulbadan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiskyEvaflor

GulbadanTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 34%Had 50%Want 16%

3.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerWhiskyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

24%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerWhiskyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGulbadan

SillageGulbadan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value35

Category winnerWhiskyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery90%

white floral80%

musky70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAppleLavenderCinnamon LeafPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineCedarGeraniumClary Sage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMuskOakmossTonka

Top

PlumPineapplePeachGreen LeavesLimeStar AniseAppleLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootOrchidLilacFrench orange flower

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisWhite MuskOakmossStyraxVetiverVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Whisky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGulbadanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex7

Women5

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 19%Party 13%

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#40,537

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerWhiskyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky by Evaflor is a straightforward woody aromatic scent that leans into vintage nineties barbershop charm. It skips literal bourbon notes entirely. Instead, a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp green apple, and sweet cinnamon leaf greets your nose. That brief fruity sparkle settles fast. Within twenty minutes, a clean…

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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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Whisky or Gulbadan?

Whisky takes 4 of 7 categories. Whisky is rated 3.80/5 from 168 votes; Gulbadan is rated 3.41/5 from 29 votes. Choose Whisky for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gulbadan for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan lasts longest (Gulbadan 67/100, Whisky 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky or Gulbadan?

Gulbadan projects furthest (Gulbadan 58/100, Whisky 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky and Gulbadan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Whisky or Gulbadan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gulbadan is the stronger pick. For winter, Whisky is the stronger pick. Whisky suits evening wear; Gulbadan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky and Gulbadan?

Whisky has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Cinnamon Leaf, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka. 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.