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    Reflection Man vs. Gulbadan

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    Reflection Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Reflection Man vs. Gulbadan
    Reflection ManGulbadan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20062013
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerLucas SieuzacDhaher Bin Dhaher
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Reflection Man

    Woody
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Iris
    Warm Spicy

    Gulbadan

    White Floral
    Woody
    Floral
    Sweet
    Amber
    Earthy
    Oud
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PetitgrainBitter Orange LeafRed PepperPink PepperRosemary
    PlumApplePeachGardeniaStar Anise
    Heart
    NeroliJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
    Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomIrisRose
    Base
    SandalwoodVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli
    OudAmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Reflection Man vs. Gulbadan
    Reflection ManGulbadan
    Score4.5/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    Reflection Man is not trying to shout over anyone in the room. It is a quiet confidence wrapped in aromatic herbs, soft florals, and creamy woods. The pepper note keeps things interesting without.Reflection Man
    An old Mughal name. A modern Dubai perfume. Tola's 2013 statement piece delivers sweet white florals, oud weight, and the kind of presence that doesn't announce itself. It's opulent without apology.Gulbadan