American Gold vs King
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
American Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.
American GoldChoose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
KingChoose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
American Gold3/4
King1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- American Gold
- Sillage & projection
- American Gold
- Value for money
- King
- 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 PerfumesKingAssafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 67%Had 4%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
57%Love
29%Like
14%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
Category winners
LongevityAmerican Gold
SillageAmerican Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyherbal100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
powdery60%
bitter50%
lavender100%
vanilla92%
tobacco84%
amber77%
sweet69%
patchouli61%
Scent match10%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber
Base8-11 hrs
Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes
Top
LavenderBergamot
Heart
AmberPatchouli
Base
VanillaTobacco
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for American Gold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring29
Summer29
Fall71
Winter100
Day17
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,005
PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#46,035
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmerican GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmerican 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,…
Reviews →King by Assaf opens with a bright burst of French lavender and zesty bergamot. The top notes fade quickly into an earthy heart where golden amber meets grounded patchouli. As the fragrance settles on skin, rich vanilla and dry tobacco leaf form a warm, sweet foundation. The contrast between aromatic herbs and resinous…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, American Gold or King?
American Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; King is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose King for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, American Gold or King?
American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, King 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, American Gold or King?
American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, King 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do American Gold and King smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Amber.
Is American Gold or King better for summer or winter?
American Gold suits daytime wear; King suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in American Gold and King?
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. King has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Tobacco.
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