Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Anubis

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,891 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Anubis

Udjat · 2021

4.009 votes

Rank #40,524 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Anubis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

American Gold4/5

Anubis1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

AnubisUdjat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value93

Category winnerAnubisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

leather84%

amber77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber

Base8-11 hrs

Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitSaffronArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegBulgarian Rose

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherTonka BeanCedar

Category winnerAmerican GoldLongest dry-down: 8-11 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 15%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Date 36%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,891

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews3

Category winnerAmerican GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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,…

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Anubis by Udjat opens with a tart, biting spray of cold grapefruit and herbal artemisia. Red saffron arrives within seconds. It adds an earthy, dry warmth that cuts right through the bitter citrus rind. After twenty minutes, the opening bite gives way to velvety Bulgarian rose and grated nutmeg. The center feels 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, American Gold or Anubis?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Anubis is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Anubis for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Anubis?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Anubis 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Anubis?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Anubis 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Anubis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is American Gold or Anubis better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear; Anubis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and Anubis?

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. Anubis has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron and Artemisia, heart notes of Nutmeg and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Leather and Tonka Bean.