Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Arc-en-Ciel № 25

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,899 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Arc-en-Ciel № 25

CIEL Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #62,302 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 4 of 4 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.
Arc-en-Ciel № 25
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character.

American Gold4/4

Arc-en-Ciel № 250/4

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

Arc-en-Ciel № 25CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

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

GrapefruitSweet OrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyNutmegClovesCinnamon

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMusk

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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 12%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,899

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#62,302

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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Arc-en-Ciel № 25 by CIEL Parfum opens with an immediate burst of zesty lemon, bittersweet grapefruit, and sweet orange. You get a sharp, refreshing splash right away. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as warm nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon emerge alongside a delicate pink peony petal accord. The contrast be…

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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 Arc-en-Ciel № 25?

American Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 25 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 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 Arc-en-Ciel № 25 for a citrus and warm spicy character.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Arc-en-Ciel № 25?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 25 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Arc-en-Ciel № 25?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 25 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Arc-en-Ciel № 25 smell similar?

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

Is American Gold or Arc-en-Ciel № 25 better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear; Arc-en-Ciel № 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and Arc-en-Ciel № 25?

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. Arc-en-Ciel № 25 has top notes of Grapefruit, Sweet Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Peony, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cinnamon, a base of Cedar and Musk.