Fragrance comparison

Bar vs Harrods Gold

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bar

Zanini

3.9524 votes

Rank #19,260 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Harrods Gold

Boadicea the Victorious

3.229 votes

Rank #54,350 BalsamicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Harrods Gold
Choose it for a balsamic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bar3/4

Harrods Gold1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarZanini

Harrods GoldBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

56%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

44%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityBar

SillageBar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHarrods GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

balsamic100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

cacao69%

oud61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperPink PepperCorianderCitrusesHyraceumOreganoMyrrhCocoaRoseJatamansi or SpikenardFeijoa FruitAcácia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Elemi resinJuniper BerriesBlack PepperGingerCitrus

Heart

Peru BalsamButterCocoaMyrrhFrankincense

Base

OudPatchouliMuskTonka BeanAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Myrrh and Cocoa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,260

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#54,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bar by Zanini opens with a sharp burst of fresh pepper and bitter oregano. Philippo Zanini pairs this dry, herbal introduction with a unexpected splash of sweet feijoa fruit, cutting the heat. As the scent settles, a dusty cocoa note emerges alongside dark, resinous myrrh, offering a rugged warmth that wears beautiful…

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Harrods Gold by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and ginger alongside lemon citrus and piney elemi resin. The initial prickle fades quickly into a dense heart of myrrh, frankincense, and Peru balsam, softened by a dusty cocoa butter note. Unlike typical sweet gourmands, this blend relie…

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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, Bar or Harrods Gold?

Bar takes 3 of 4 categories. Bar is rated 3.95/5 from 24 votes; Harrods Gold is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Harrods Gold for a balsamic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bar or Harrods Gold?

Bar lasts longest (Bar 76/100, Harrods Gold 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bar or Harrods Gold?

Bar projects furthest (Bar 59/100, Harrods Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bar and Harrods Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Myrrh and Cocoa.

Is Bar or Harrods Gold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bar and Harrods Gold?

Bar features Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Coriander, Citruses and Hyraceum. Harrods Gold has top notes of Elemi resin, Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Butter, Cocoa and Myrrh, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Musk and Tonka Bean.