Fragrance comparison

Alf Zahra vs Gold Man

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,090 ratings analysed

Alf Zahra

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.90109 votes

Rank #12,450 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gold Man

Amouage

3.901,981 votes

Rank #23,897 MuskyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alf Zahra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gold Man
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Alf Zahra3/7

Gold Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alf ZahraAl Haramain Perfumes

Gold ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

3.90/ 5 · 1,981 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerGold ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

45%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

1,981 votes

Category winnerGold ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGold Man

SillageGold Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAlf ZahraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

floral83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

musky100%

white floral92%

amber84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesMyrrhIncenseSandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyRose HipIncense

Heart

JasmineOrris RootMyrrh

Base

CivetMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night41

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlf ZahraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

Men49

Unisex40

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,897

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlf ZahraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alf Zahra is a bold floral incense style scent that can open very soapy and a little sharp, then soften into clean florals with a faint citrus lift. As it settles, you may get a greener chypre-like feel with lavender and rose, or a richer myrrh and amber glow over woods. It is often described as strong, powdery, and l…

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Amouage Gold Man is a formidable woody floral musk that demands formal elegance. It positions powdery rose hip and clean lily of the valley against a heavy, resinous base of civet and frankincense. Built for freezing winter nights and black tie events, this is a commanding scent for someone who wants to stand out from…

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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, Alf Zahra or Gold Man?

Gold Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Alf Zahra is rated 3.90/5 from 109 votes; Gold Man is rated 3.90/5 from 1,981 votes. Choose Alf Zahra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gold Man for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alf Zahra or Gold Man?

Gold Man lasts longest (Gold Man 86/100, Alf Zahra 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alf Zahra or Gold Man?

Gold Man projects furthest (Gold Man 78/100, Alf Zahra 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alf Zahra and Gold Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Alf Zahra or Gold Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alf Zahra is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Man is the stronger pick. Alf Zahra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alf Zahra and Gold Man?

Alf Zahra features Floral Notes, Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. Gold Man has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose Hip and Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.