Fragrance comparison

69 Fahrenheit vs Royal Brand Gold

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

4 wins

69 Fahrenheit

Alexandria Fragrances

3.6635 votes

Rank #27,794 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Brand Gold

Bi-es

2.6819 votes

Rank #62,175 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

69 Fahrenheit takes 4 of 5 categories.

69 Fahrenheit
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Royal Brand Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

69 Fahrenheit4/5

Royal Brand Gold1/5

Ratings & consensus: 69 Fahrenheit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 69 Fahrenheit
Sillage & projection: 69 Fahrenheit
Value for money: Royal Brand Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 69 Fahrenheit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

69 FahrenheitAlexandria Fragrances

Royal Brand GoldBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

2.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

Category winner69 FahrenheitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

5%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

Longevity69 Fahrenheit

Sillage69 Fahrenheit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRoyal Brand GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderNutmegChamomileHawthornCedarLemonBergamotOrange

Heart

Violet LeafHoneysuckleJasmineSandalwoodCarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

Top

BergamotArgentinian Lemon

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,794

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner69 FahrenheitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

69 Fahrenheit opens with bright citrus, lavender, and nutmeg, then moves into a greener floral heart built around violet leaf, honeysuckle, and cedar. The dry-down brings leather, vetiver, musk, and amber, giving it a classic masculine feel that usually suits cooler weather and anyone who likes woody florals with a sl…

Reviews →

Royal Brand Gold by Bi-es is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. The scent profile opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of jasmine and carnation. Tonka bean and sandalwood provide a warm, creamy base on the skin. It is an easygoing, budget-friendly option that works for casual daytime wear during…

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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, 69 Fahrenheit or Royal Brand Gold?

69 Fahrenheit takes 4 of 5 categories. 69 Fahrenheit is rated 3.66/5 from 35 votes; Royal Brand Gold is rated 2.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose 69 Fahrenheit for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Royal Brand Gold for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 69 Fahrenheit or Royal Brand Gold?

They last about the same: 69 Fahrenheit 56/100, Royal Brand Gold 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 69 Fahrenheit or Royal Brand Gold?

69 Fahrenheit projects furthest (69 Fahrenheit 65/100, Royal Brand Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 69 Fahrenheit and Royal Brand Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Carnation.

Is 69 Fahrenheit or Royal Brand Gold better for summer or winter?

69 Fahrenheit suits evening wear; Royal Brand Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 69 Fahrenheit and Royal Brand Gold?

69 Fahrenheit has top notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Chamomile and Hawthorn, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. Royal Brand Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.