Fragrance comparison

Australian Gold vs Shi

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,297 ratings analysed

3 wins

Australian Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #21,264 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Shi

Alfred Sung

3.631,285 votes

Rank #8,847 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Australian Gold takes 3 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.
Shi
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Australian Gold3/5

Shi2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Australian GoldPure Gold Perfumes

ShiAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 72%

3.63/ 5 · 1,285 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

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

25%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAustralian Gold

SillageAustralian Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerShiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

floral100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

leather77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

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

Water LilyRice LeafMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomFrangipani

Base

Birch LeafMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Musk. 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

Winter18

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%

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,264

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,847

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerShiHigher 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…

Reviews →

Shi by Alfred Sung is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Shi was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are Water Lily, Rice Leaf and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Frangipani; base notes are Birch Leaf and Musk.

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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 Shi?

Australian Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Australian Gold is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Shi is rated 3.63/5 from 1,285 votes. Choose Australian Gold for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shi for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Australian Gold or Shi?

Australian Gold lasts longest (Australian Gold 95/100, Shi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Australian Gold or Shi?

Australian Gold projects furthest (Australian Gold 95/100, Shi 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Australian Gold and Shi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Australian Gold or Shi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Australian Gold and Shi?

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. Shi has top notes of Water Lily, Rice Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Frangipani, a base of Birch Leaf and Musk.