Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Aqamaar

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

5 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,925 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Aqamaar

Ajmal

3.6020 votes

Rank #55,467 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 5 of 5 categories.

American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Aqamaar
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

American Gold5/5

Aqamaar0/5

Ratings & consensus: American Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: American Gold
Sillage & projection: American Gold
Value for money: American Gold
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

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

AqamaarAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 47%

Category winnerAmerican GoldRating 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

25%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

20 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

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmerican GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeAmberCinnamonBergamotGrapefruitPink PepperTonka BeanVanillaCedarCardamomNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for American Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter20

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,925

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#55,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Aqamaar is a bright, spicy amber that starts with juicy citrus (mandarin, bergamot, grapefruit) and quickly warms up. Cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg give it a lively, slightly sparkling spice, while vanilla and tonka smooth the base into a creamy sweetness over dry cedar. It tends to wear confidently, wit…

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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 Aqamaar?

American Gold takes 5 of 5 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Aqamaar is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Aqamaar for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Aqamaar?

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

Which projects more, American Gold or Aqamaar?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Aqamaar 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Aqamaar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is American Gold or Aqamaar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in American Gold and Aqamaar?

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. Aqamaar features Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit.