Amalia vs American Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
American Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.
AmaliaChoose it for a vanilla and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
American GoldChoose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amalia2/5
American Gold3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amalia
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- American Gold
- Sillage & projection
- American Gold
- Value for money
- Amalia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- American Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmaliaRisalaAmerican GoldPure Gold PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 54%Had 3%Want 43%
4.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerAmaliaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmerican Gold
SillageAmerican Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmaliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
tropical86%
fruity72%
sweet58%
powdery44%
fresh30%
herbal100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
powdery60%
bitter50%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ClovesLemonGrapefruit
Heart
Tropical FruitsSaffronRosemary
Base
VanillaWoody NotesAgarwood
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber
Base8-11 hrs
Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes
InformationalShared notesCloves, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Vanilla. Durations are only published for American Gold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer63
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,859
PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerAmerican GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmalia by Risala reads as a soft, creamy vanilla-fruity scent with a smooth, fluffy dry down. Although the listed notes suggest citrus, clove, saffron and oud, buyer feedback points more toward a gentle gourmand style that feels easy to wear and easy to like. It suits shoppers who want sweetness without too much weigh…
Reviews →American Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a brisk, bitter snap. Expect a sharp five-second alcohol burst before the oils warm. Then, aromatic lavender, bitter artemisia, and cool crushed cardamom arrive in unison. It feels dry and brisk. An unusual carrot seed note surfaces early, adding an earthy,…
Reviews →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, Amalia or American Gold?
American Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Amalia is rated 4.49/5 from 71 votes; American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Amalia for a vanilla and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amalia or American Gold?
American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Amalia 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amalia or American Gold?
American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Amalia 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amalia and American Gold smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Cloves, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Vanilla.
Is Amalia or American Gold better for summer or winter?
Amalia suits daytime wear; American Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amalia and American Gold?
Amalia has top notes of Cloves, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tropical Fruits, Saffron and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Agarwood. American Gold has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Floral Notes, Cloves, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Animal notes.
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