Fragrance comparison

Al Qasr Gold vs Love Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 665 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Qasr Gold

Gulf Orchid

5.001 votes

Rank #39,986 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Love Eau de Parfum

Victoria's Secret

4.07664 votes

Rank #4,378 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Qasr Gold takes 2 of 3 categories.

Al Qasr Gold
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Love Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Al Qasr Gold2/3

Love Eau de Parfum1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Qasr Gold
Sillage & projection: Al Qasr Gold
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Love Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Qasr GoldGulf Orchid

Love Eau de ParfumVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.07/ 5 · 664 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

664 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAl Qasr Gold

SillageAl Qasr Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

powdery90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

fresh spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

ApplePink PepperLemonPineappleCardamomKumquat

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomMelonLavenderApricotJuniper

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmbergrisAmberwoodVanillaVetiverCaramel

Top

Juniper

Heart

ApricotApricot Blossom

Base

Cotton Flower

InformationalShared notesApricot and Juniper. Durations are only published for Al Qasr Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 31%Casual 27%Party 23%Work 19%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerLove Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid launches Al Qasr Gold with an energetic splash of crisp apple, tart kumquat, and zesty lemon. A quick crackle of pink pepper gives the opening a prickly, modern bite. Do not judge it immediately. The initial alcohol flash takes two minutes to clear. Once settled, the fragrance reveals a juicy melon and soo…

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Love Eau de Parfum opens with an unexpected snap of aromatic juniper berry that feels cool and crisp in the air. That brisk initial burst quickly softens as sweet apricot and velvety apricot blossom emerge through the middle, lending a mellow fruity warmth without becoming cloying. The base rests entirely on clean cot…

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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, Al Qasr Gold or Love Eau de Parfum?

Al Qasr Gold takes 2 of 3 categories. Al Qasr Gold is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Love Eau de Parfum is rated 4.07/5 from 664 votes. Choose Al Qasr Gold for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Love Eau de Parfum for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Al Qasr Gold or Love Eau de Parfum?

Al Qasr Gold lasts longest (Al Qasr Gold 80/100, Love Eau de Parfum 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Qasr Gold or Love Eau de Parfum?

Al Qasr Gold projects furthest (Al Qasr Gold 75/100, Love Eau de Parfum 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Qasr Gold and Love Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Apricot and Juniper.

Is Al Qasr Gold or Love Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Al Qasr Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qasr Gold and Love Eau de Parfum?

Al Qasr Gold has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Melon, Lavender and Apricot, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Amberwood and Vanilla. Love Eau de Parfum has top notes of Juniper, heart notes of Apricot and Apricot Blossom, a base of Cotton Flower.