Fragrance comparison

701 Leather & Vetiver vs Golden Fire

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

701 Leather & Vetiver

N.C.P. Olfactives

3.8755 votes

Rank #25,764 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Golden Fire

Sergio Nero

1.002 votes

Rank #69,998 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

701 Leather & Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

701 Leather & Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Golden Fire
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

701 Leather & Vetiver3/4

Golden Fire1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 701 Leather & Vetiver
Sillage & projection: 701 Leather & Vetiver
Value for money: Golden Fire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 701 Leather & Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

701 Leather & VetiverN.C.P. Olfactives

Golden FireSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 55%Had 15%Want 31%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

Longevity701 Leather & Vetiver

Sillage701 Leather & Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGolden FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

amber77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherCedarPatchouli

Heart

VanillaMoss

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

BergamotLavenderLemonMandarinPeach

Heart

VetiverSandalwoodJasmineAniseCedar

Base

AmberMuskVanillaLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesLeather, Cedar, Vanilla and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer50

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#69,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner701 Leather & VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

701 Leather & Vetiver wears more woody and powdery than its name suggests. The leather is present, but many wearers notice cedar, patchouli, soft vanilla and a mossy, slightly mineral feel first. It suits someone who likes dry, textured scents with a quieter niche style rather than a dark, smoky leather statement. Be…

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Golden Fire by Sergio Nero opens with a sharp citrus blast of bergamot and lemon, softening into a woody, aromatic heart. It is a functional, unisex option for those seeking an everyday scent that transitions from office wear to casual evening settings. With a base of musk and leather, it remains grounded throughout t…

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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, 701 Leather & Vetiver or Golden Fire?

701 Leather & Vetiver takes 3 of 4 categories. 701 Leather & Vetiver is rated 3.87/5 from 55 votes; Golden Fire is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 701 Leather & Vetiver for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Golden Fire for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 701 Leather & Vetiver or Golden Fire?

701 Leather & Vetiver lasts longest (701 Leather & Vetiver 64/100, Golden Fire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 701 Leather & Vetiver or Golden Fire?

701 Leather & Vetiver projects furthest (701 Leather & Vetiver 52/100, Golden Fire 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 701 Leather & Vetiver and Golden Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Cedar, Vanilla and Moss.

Is 701 Leather & Vetiver or Golden Fire better for summer or winter?

701 Leather & Vetiver suits day or night wear; Golden Fire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 701 Leather & Vetiver and Golden Fire?

701 Leather & Vetiver has top notes of Leather, Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Vanilla and Moss, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Golden Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Mandarin, heart notes of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Leather.