Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Gentlemen

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,925 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Gentlemen

Lee Cooper Originals

3.8825 votes

Rank #19,221 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 4 of 6 categories.

American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Gentlemen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

American Gold4/6

Gentlemen2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

GentlemenLee Cooper Originals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.88/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

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

20%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value94

Category winnerGentlemenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

CitrusesRosemaryCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonNutmegGinger

Base5-6 hrs

LeatherAmberMusk

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

Summer67

Fall93

Winter47

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,925

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGentlemenHigher 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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Gentlemen by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an unexpected kick of dry spice and brisk citrus. The cardamom hits immediately. It opens with sharp citrus peels and brisk rosemary, though expect three minutes of stinging alcohol solvent before the oils settle down. Then the warmth unfolds. You get ground cinnamon and pung…

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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 Gentlemen?

American Gold takes 4 of 6 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Gentlemen is rated 3.88/5 from 25 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Gentlemen for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Gentlemen?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Gentlemen 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Gentlemen?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Gentlemen 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Gentlemen smell similar?

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

Is American Gold or Gentlemen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in American Gold and Gentlemen?

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. Gentlemen has top notes of Citruses, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Leather, Amber and Musk.