Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Relover

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,899 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Relover

Replay

3.7849 votes

Rank #13,293 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

American Gold3/5

Relover2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

ReloverReplay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

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

55%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerReloverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top

YuzuPearBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperNutmegClovesCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLavenderPatchouliRosemary

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Cardamom. 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

Spring43

Summer100

Fall32

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,899

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerReloverHigher 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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Relover by Replay kicks off with a crisp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet pear that feels bright and slightly tart. As the fruity citrus opening softens, a dry wave of pink pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom adds spicy bite across the mid. The base settles into a clean mix of lavender, rosemary, and smooth sandalwood back…

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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 Relover?

American Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Relover is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Relover for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Relover?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Relover 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Relover?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Relover 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Relover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Cardamom.

Is American Gold or Relover better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and Relover?

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. Relover has top notes of Yuzu, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Lavender and Patchouli.