Fragrance comparison

Amoureuse vs MCM Gold

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amoureuse

Parfums DelRae

4.03260 votes

Rank #6,983 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Gold

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1527 votes

Rank #32,589 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amoureuse takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amoureuse
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Gold
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amoureuse5/7

MCM Gold2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmoureuseParfums DelRae

MCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 59%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerAmoureuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

260 votes

30%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerMCM GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmoureuse

SillageAmoureuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMCM GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

honey92%

warm spicy84%

tuberose77%

mossy69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

honey69%

fruity61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, honey and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CardamomTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyJasmineTuberose

Base8-12 hrs

HoneyOakmossSandalwood

Top

PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet

Base

HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine, Tuberose and Honey. Durations are only published for Amoureuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall74

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night56

Category winnerAmoureuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 41%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,983

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#32,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmoureuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amoureuse opens with a sharp, brisk rush of cracked green cardamom pods and zesty tangerine peel before plunging into a rich pool of nectar. It smells like a living white lily dusted in golden pollen, joined by ripe jasmine petals and creamy tuberose. The floral sweetness never turns sugary. Instead, thick raw honey c…

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MCM Gold is a warm, fruity white floral with honeyed softness, melon freshness, mimosa, and a prominent tuberose heart. Reviewers often compare it to Givenchy Amarige, but describe MCM Gold as lighter, softer, and more watery in feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine 1990s florals with sweetness and presence. Samp…

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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, Amoureuse or MCM Gold?

Amoureuse takes 5 of 7 categories. Amoureuse is rated 4.03/5 from 260 votes; MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Amoureuse for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amoureuse or MCM Gold?

Amoureuse lasts longest (Amoureuse 76/100, MCM Gold 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amoureuse or MCM Gold?

Projection is very close: Amoureuse 71/100, MCM Gold 69/100 for sillage.

Do Amoureuse and MCM Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine, Tuberose and Honey.

Is Amoureuse or MCM Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amoureuse is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM Gold is the stronger pick. Amoureuse suits daytime wear; MCM Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amoureuse and MCM Gold?

Amoureuse has top notes of Cardamom and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Honey, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. MCM Gold has top notes of Passionfruit, Melon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Honey, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh.