Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #20,074 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #58,978 AmberFresh Spicy

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 value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

American Gold4/4

VIII Eight0/4

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

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmerican GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both herbal, fresh spicy 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

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Grapefruit. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,074

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#58,978

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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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

American Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or VIII Eight?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or VIII Eight?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and VIII Eight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share herbal, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Grapefruit.

Is American Gold or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and VIII Eight?

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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.