Fragrance comparison

At Dawn vs Goetze Gegenwart

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

At Dawn

Zara

3.7141 votes

Rank #16,787 MuskyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Goetze Gegenwart

Verduu

4.0541 votes

Rank #34,869 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 4 of 7 categories.

At Dawn
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goetze Gegenwart
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

At Dawn3/7

Goetze Gegenwart4/7

Ratings & consensus: Goetze Gegenwart
Community sentiment: Goetze Gegenwart
Longevity: Goetze Gegenwart
Sillage & projection: Goetze Gegenwart
Value for money: At Dawn
Versatility: At Dawn
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: At Dawn

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

At DawnZara

Goetze GegenwartVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

4.05/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

32%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGoetze Gegenwart

SillageGoetze Gegenwart

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAt DawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Tea

Base

Musk

Top20-30 mins

GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tea and Musk. Durations are only published for Goetze Gegenwart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall80

Winter45

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer47

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Category winnerAt DawnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#34,869

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAt DawnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara At Dawn opens with a quick pop of green cardamom before settling into a crisp tea note and soft musk base. Launched in 2021, this light aromatic scent stays quiet on skin, building a clean aura for casual spring mornings or post-gym wear. Its low projection makes it easy for close office spaces.

Reviews →

Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…

Reviews →

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, At Dawn or Goetze Gegenwart?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 4 of 7 categories. At Dawn is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 votes. Choose At Dawn for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, At Dawn or Goetze Gegenwart?

Goetze Gegenwart lasts longest (Goetze Gegenwart 57/100, At Dawn 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, At Dawn or Goetze Gegenwart?

Goetze Gegenwart projects furthest (Goetze Gegenwart 55/100, At Dawn 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do At Dawn and Goetze Gegenwart smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tea and Musk.

Is At Dawn or Goetze Gegenwart better for summer or winter?

For summer, At Dawn is the stronger pick. For winter, At Dawn is the stronger pick. At Dawn suits daytime wear; Goetze Gegenwart suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in At Dawn and Goetze Gegenwart?

At Dawn has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Tea, a base of Musk. Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar.