Fragrance comparison

Amberose vs Goku

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amberose

G Parfums

3.8010 votes

Rank #60,320 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #19,109 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amberose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amberose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amberose3/4

Goku1/4

Ratings & consensus: Amberose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amberose
Sillage & projection: Amberose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Goku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberoseG Parfums

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 79%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerAmberoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityAmberose

SillageAmberose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value31

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus86%

floral72%

amber58%

warm spicy44%

powdery30%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCitrusesJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSpicy NotesViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisVanillaTonka BeanAmberwoodIris

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesAmbergris and Iris. Durations are only published for Amberose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 24%Party 14%

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,320

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,109

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amberose by G Parfums opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, tart citruses, and heady jasmine before settling into a deep, velvety heart. Oleg Grabchuk balances a classic crimson rose with piquant warm spices and powdery violet, preventing the floral heart from feeling overly sweet or dated. As the hours progress, the …

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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, Amberose or Goku?

Amberose takes 3 of 4 categories. Amberose is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Amberose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amberose or Goku?

Amberose lasts longest (Amberose 70/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amberose or Goku?

Amberose projects furthest (Amberose 75/100, Goku 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amberose and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Ambergris and Iris.

Is Amberose or Goku better for summer or winter?

Amberose suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amberose and Goku?

Amberose has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose, Spicy Notes and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.