Fragrance comparison

1796 vs Suisse Gold

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #56,756 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Suisse Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.3312 votes

Rank #32,800 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suisse Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Suisse Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

17960/4

Suisse Gold4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1796Kleio

Suisse GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySuisse Gold

SillageSuisse Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSuisse GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

green56%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderGrapefruitBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerOrange Blossom

Base

CedarAmberTobacco

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitCorianderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGingerCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

Spicy NotesAmberTobacco

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Suisse Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,800

PerfumerUrs Castelletti

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSuisse GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1796 by Kleio offers a structured aromatic profile for men, balancing sharp citrus with earthy spice. Coriander and grapefruit define a clean, professional opening, while a grounding base of tobacco and cedarwood provides steady warmth. It functions as a versatile, everyday choice for office settings or evening wear, …

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Suisse Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a bright burst of tart grapefruit and bruised green basil. The initial spray delivers a punchy aromatic kick before settling into warm ground coriander and freshly sliced ginger. Within twenty minutes, the herbal edge softens against sweet white orange blosso…

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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, 1796 or Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Suisse Gold is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Suisse Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1796 or Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold lasts longest (Suisse Gold 91/100, 1796 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1796 or Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold projects furthest (Suisse Gold 88/100, 1796 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1796 and Suisse Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom.

Is 1796 or Suisse Gold better for summer or winter?

1796 suits evening wear; Suisse Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1796 and Suisse Gold?

1796 has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tobacco. Suisse Gold has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Spicy Notes, Amber and Tobacco.