Fragrance comparison

Bangkok 9/9 vs MCM Gold

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bangkok 9/9

Maison de L'Asie

4.22109 votes

Rank #5,416 WoodyWarm Spicy

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41%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Gold

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1527 votes

Rank #32,266 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bangkok 9/9 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bangkok 9/9
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Gold
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bangkok 9/94/7

MCM Gold3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bangkok 9/9
Community sentiment: MCM Gold
Longevity: Bangkok 9/9
Sillage & projection: Bangkok 9/9
Value for money: MCM Gold
Versatility: MCM Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bangkok 9/9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bangkok 9/9Maison de L'Asie

MCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerBangkok 9/9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

98 votes

30%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerMCM GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBangkok 9/9

SillageBangkok 9/9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMCM GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

honey69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodCoconutAniseMossTuberoseWhite FlowersClovesYlang-YlangMyrtleCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet

Base

HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Tuberose, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall27

Winter8

Day100

Night9

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night56

Category winnerMCM GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex90

Women7

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#32,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBangkok 9/9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bangkok 9/9 by Maison de L'Asie is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. Bangkok 9/9 was launched in 2023. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on…

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MCM Gold is a warm, fruity white floral with honeyed softness, melon freshness, mimosa, and a prominent tuberose heart. Reviewers often compare it to Givenchy Amarige, but describe MCM Gold as lighter, softer, and more watery in feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine 1990s florals with sweetness and presence. Samp…

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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, Bangkok 9/9 or MCM Gold?

Bangkok 9/9 takes 4 of 7 categories. Bangkok 9/9 is rated 4.22/5 from 109 votes; MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Bangkok 9/9 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bangkok 9/9 or MCM Gold?

Bangkok 9/9 lasts longest (Bangkok 9/9 82/100, MCM Gold 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bangkok 9/9 or MCM Gold?

Bangkok 9/9 projects furthest (Bangkok 9/9 75/100, MCM Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bangkok 9/9 and MCM Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tuberose, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bangkok 9/9 or MCM Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bangkok 9/9 is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM Gold is the stronger pick. Bangkok 9/9 suits daytime wear; MCM Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bangkok 9/9 and MCM Gold?

Bangkok 9/9 features Sandalwood, Coconut, Anise, Moss and Tuberose. MCM Gold has top notes of Passionfruit, Melon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Honey, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh.