Fragrance comparison

April 2nd vs Golden Challenge

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

April 2nd

Anfasic

5.002 votes

Rank #44,613 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Golden Challenge

Omerta

4.0014 votes

Rank #33,095 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

April 2nd takes 2 of 3 categories.

April 2nd
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Golden Challenge
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

April 2nd2/3

Golden Challenge1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: April 2nd
Sillage & projection: April 2nd
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Golden Challenge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

April 2ndAnfasic

Golden ChallengeOmerta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 49%Had 23%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityApril 2nd

SillageApril 2nd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fruity30%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

cinnamon70%

green60%

amber50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Taif RoseRose Oil

Base

Amber

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPeppermint

Heart

CinnamonSpicesRose Oil

Base

White WoodsAmberPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose Oil and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGolden ChallengeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

April 2nd by Anfasic opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange before settling into a dense heart of Taif rose and concentrated rose oil. The base relies on warm amber to anchor the heavy floral bouquet, creating a dry down that leans soft and powdery on skin. This oriental floral scent shines best in cool autumn ai…

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Golden Challenge by Omerta is a brisk Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Opening with a sharp hit of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, and Peppermint, it settles into a cinnamon-led spicy heart. Ideal for casual day wear during spring, this scent provides a quick, budget-friendly burst of energy before fading into a light b…

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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, April 2nd or Golden Challenge?

April 2nd takes 2 of 3 categories. April 2nd is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Golden Challenge is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose April 2nd for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Golden Challenge for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, April 2nd or Golden Challenge?

April 2nd lasts longest (April 2nd 100/100, Golden Challenge 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, April 2nd or Golden Challenge?

April 2nd projects furthest (April 2nd 88/100, Golden Challenge 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do April 2nd and Golden Challenge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose Oil and Amber.

Is April 2nd or Golden Challenge better for summer or winter?

Golden Challenge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in April 2nd and Golden Challenge?

April 2nd has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose and Rose Oil, a base of Amber. Golden Challenge has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Peppermint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices and Rose Oil, a base of White Woods, Amber, Patchouli and Leather.