Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs SABLE NOIR

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #21,414 HerbalAromatic

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18%scent match

Clearly different

SABLE NOIR

Make Up Store

4.147 votes

Rank #44,260 Warm SpicyHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SABLE NOIR
Choose it for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

American Gold4/5

SABLE NOIR1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: American Gold
Sillage & projection: American Gold
Value for money: SABLE NOIR
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

SABLE NOIRMake Up Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 65%Had 10%Want 26%

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

29%Love

57%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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSABLE NOIRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

warm spicy100%

honey92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top20 to 30 minutes

CardamomCinnamonAnise

Heart1 to 2 hours

RosemaryLeatherApple

Base5 to 7 hours

HoneyVanillaTobacco

Category winnerAmerican GoldLongest dry-down: 8-11 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring0

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,414

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#44,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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SABLE NOIR by Make Up Store is a dense oriental spicy fragrance built around rich spices and deep sweetness. The opening arrives with a punch of cardamom, sharp cinnamon, and dark anise, creating an immediate festive warmth. As the initial sharpness settles, a crisp apple note and aromatic rosemary emerge against a ru…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, American Gold or SABLE NOIR?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; SABLE NOIR is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose SABLE NOIR for a warm spicy and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or SABLE NOIR?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, SABLE NOIR 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or SABLE NOIR?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, SABLE NOIR 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and SABLE NOIR smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Cardamom, Leather and Vanilla.

Is American Gold or SABLE NOIR better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in American Gold and SABLE NOIR?

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. SABLE NOIR has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Anise, heart notes of Rosemary, Leather and Apple, a base of Honey, Vanilla and Tobacco.