Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Chic Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 975 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aurum

Ajmal

3.76971 votes

Rank #4,589 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Chic Gold

PanVel

4.004 votes

Rank #61,777 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aurum
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Chic Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aurum4/4

Chic Gold0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurumAjmal

Chic GoldPanVel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 971 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 30%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

50%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

912 votes

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageAurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

vanilla56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryLemon

Heart

Fruity NotesGardeniaOrange BlossomJasmineSpicy Notes

Base

Powdery NotesVanillaMuskAmberWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryLemonNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodVanillaAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Lemon, Gardenia and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Chic Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#61,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Aurum is a fruity white floral that opens with sweet raspberry brightened by lemon, then moves into a creamy bouquet of gardenia, orange blossom and jasmine with a soft spicy lift. The dry-down turns warmer and more “dressed up”, with powdery vanilla, musk, amber and woods. It is often described as rich and dens…

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PanVel Chic Gold opens with a bright flash of tart raspberry and crisp lemon. It feels immediate and playful. Within minutes, a slightly bitter neroli cuts through the fruitiness, preventing the opening from turning sticky sweet. As the top notes evaporate, white florals take full control of the projection bubble. Cre…

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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, Aurum or Chic Gold?

Aurum takes 4 of 4 categories. Aurum is rated 3.76/5 from 971 votes; Chic Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aurum for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Chic Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Chic Gold?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 70/100, Chic Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Chic Gold?

Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 66/100, Chic Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Chic Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Lemon, Gardenia and Orange Blossom.

Is Aurum or Chic Gold better for summer or winter?

Chic Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurum and Chic Gold?

Aurum has top notes of Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Chic Gold has top notes of Raspberry, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Amber and Patchouli.