Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Club

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #20,074 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Club

AMD Perfumes

3.508 votes

Rank #56,774 WoodyWarm 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 value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Club
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

American Gold4/4

Club0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

ClubAMD Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

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

38%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top

CinnamonCypressNutmegStyraxSaffronLavenderBergamotCardamom

Heart

JasmineAgarwoodCedarLily of the ValleyGeraniumTobaccoLabdanumFloral Notes

Base

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherGuaiac WoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Floral Notes. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,074

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#56,774

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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Club by AMD Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Club was launched in 2022. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cypress, Nutmeg, Styrax, Saffron, Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Apple and Artemisia; middle notes are Jasmine, Agarwood, Cedar, Lily of the Valley, Geranium, Tobacco, Labdanum, Floral No…

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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 Club?

American Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Club is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Club for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Club?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Club 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Club?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Club 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Club smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Floral Notes.

Is American Gold or Club better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear; Club suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and Club?

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. Club has top notes of Cinnamon, Cypress, Nutmeg and Styrax, heart notes of Jasmine, Agarwood, Cedar and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Benzoin.