Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Arthemisia

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,974 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Arthemisia

G-Nose Perfumes

5.007 votes

Rank #40,600 Warm SpicyAmber

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.
Arthemisia
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

American Gold4/4

Arthemisia0/4

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

ArthemisiaG-Nose Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate100

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%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletCedarNutmegCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberMuskPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night92

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

Date 33%Work 26%Casual 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,974

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,600

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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Arthemisia by G-Nose Perfumes is an earthy, spicy wooden fragrance built around a surprisingly cool floral core. Do not overspray this. The perfume opens with cracked cardamom pods and zesty bergamot peel that give off a quick, sharp alcohol snap before warming on the skin. Within twenty minutes, powdery violet blooms…

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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 Arthemisia?

American Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Arthemisia is rated 5.00/5 from 7 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 Arthemisia for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Arthemisia?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Arthemisia 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Arthemisia?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Arthemisia 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Arthemisia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Cloves and Nutmeg.

Is American Gold or Arthemisia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in American Gold and Arthemisia?

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. Arthemisia has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Cedar, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Amber, Musk, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.