Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Urban Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #21,271 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Urban Edition

Prime Collection

4.002 votes

Rank #66,414 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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 note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Urban Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

American Gold4/4

Urban Edition0/4

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

Urban EditionPrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

floral65%

lavender53%

vanilla42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

NutmegLavender

Base3 to 5 hours

Vanilla

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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,271

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#66,414

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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Urban Edition by Prime Collection brings together bright freshness and smooth, sweet warmth in an approachable aromatic spicy profile. The scent opens with a lively burst of zesty bergamot coupled with the cool, invigorating bite of crushed cardamom pods. As the initial citrus settles, a classic barbershop heart emerg…

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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 Urban Edition?

American Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Urban Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 2 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 Urban Edition for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Urban Edition?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Urban Edition 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Urban Edition?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Urban Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Urban Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is American Gold or Urban Edition better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits daytime wear; Urban Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and Urban Edition?

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. Urban Edition has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Vanilla.