Fragrance comparison

Australian Gold vs V Absolu

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 777 ratings analysed

4 wins

Australian Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #21,264 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

V Absolu

Valentino

4.12765 votes

Rank #3,391 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 6 categories.

Australian Gold
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
V Absolu
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Australian Gold4/6

V Absolu2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Australian GoldPure Gold Perfumes

V AbsoluValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 72%

4.12/ 5 · 765 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerV AbsoluRating 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

36%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

765 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAustralian Gold

SillageAustralian Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAustralian GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top15-30 mins

FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar

Category winnerAustralian GoldLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night65

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Date 36%Casual 25%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,264

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerV AbsoluHigher 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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V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character o…

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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 V Absolu?

Australian Gold takes 4 of 6 categories. Australian Gold is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes. Choose Australian Gold for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Australian Gold or V Absolu?

Australian Gold lasts longest (Australian Gold 95/100, V Absolu 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Australian Gold or V Absolu?

Australian Gold projects furthest (Australian Gold 95/100, V Absolu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Australian Gold and V Absolu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Fig, Mandarin Orange, Frangipani and Orange Blossom.

Is Australian Gold or V Absolu better for summer or winter?

Australian Gold suits daytime wear; V Absolu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Australian Gold and V Absolu?

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. V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense.