Fragrance comparison

Australian Gold vs Eau de Lune

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

4 wins

Australian Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #21,264 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Lune

Laura Mercier

3.59154 votes

Rank #16,661 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Australian Gold
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eau de Lune
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Australian Gold4/5

Eau de Lune1/5

Ratings & consensus: Australian Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Australian Gold
Sillage & projection: Australian Gold
Value for money: Australian Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Lune

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Australian GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Eau de LuneLaura Mercier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 72%

3.59/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

Category winnerAustralian GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

27%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAustralian Gold

SillageAustralian Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAustralian GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

violet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FigGreen NotesMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniFruity NotesJasmineOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Balsamic VinegarCedarSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla

Top

VioletWhite FlowersYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFrangipaniOrange BlossomWhite PeachRose

Base

Orris RootMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Australian Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Party 29%Date 24%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,264

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEau de LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Australian Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes opens with a zesty clash of lemon, crisp mandarin, and green fig leaf. It is bold. The opening hits with sharp citrus and tart fruit before settling into a warm, creamy heart of orange blossom, frangipani, and jasmine. As the initial brightness recedes, rich base notes of cedar, s…

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Eau de Lune is a soft floral composition that emphasizes violet and powdery white flowers. Launched in 2002, this fragrance offers a gentle, intimate scent profile ideal for spring days or office wear. It balances bright citrus with a heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose, grounding itself in a subtle base of musk and …

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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, Australian Gold or Eau de Lune?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Australian Gold is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Eau de Lune is rated 3.59/5 from 154 votes. Choose Australian Gold for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lune for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Australian Gold or Eau de Lune?

Australian Gold lasts longest (Australian Gold 95/100, Eau de Lune 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Australian Gold or Eau de Lune?

Australian Gold projects furthest (Australian Gold 95/100, Eau de Lune 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Australian Gold and Eau de Lune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Australian Gold or Eau de Lune better for summer or winter?

Australian Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Australian Gold and Eau de Lune?

Australian Gold has top notes of Fig, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Balsamic Vinegar, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Eau de Lune has top notes of Violet, White Flowers, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and White Peach, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.