Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Gold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gold

Intelligent

4.673 votes

Rank #36,342 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

#2 citrus/basil1/4

Gold3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold
Sillage & projection: Gold
Value for money: #2 citrus/basil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

GoldIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winner#2 citrus/basilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusBasil

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Orange Blossom

Base1 to 2 hours

Musk

Top

BasilGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Orange BlossomPepperCardamomVanillaGinger

Base

BenzoinCedarTobaccoAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for #2 citrus/basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night16

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#2 citrus/basil by Dilís Parfum delivers an uplifting burst of sunlit refreshment designed for warm, casual days. The opening centers on vibrant citrus accents of ripe lemon, juicy orange, and sweet mandarin paired immediately with green, aromatic basil. This sharp herbal snap balances the juicy fruit pulp without let…

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Gold by Intelligent is a bold, aromatic scent for men that highlights a crisp blend of grapefruit and basil. It evolves with a spicy, resinous core of ginger and tobacco, creating a sophisticated feel. This 2024 launch fits well into evening wear and upscale events where you want a scent that lingers on the skin throu…

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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, #2 citrus/basil or Gold?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, #2 citrus/basil or Gold?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 87/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 citrus/basil or Gold?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 75/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Gold better for summer or winter?

#2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Gold?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Gold has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Pepper, Cardamom and Vanilla, a base of Benzoin, Cedar, Tobacco and Amber.