Fragrance comparison

C.H.E.S.S vs Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

C.H.E.S.S

Legend's Avenue

5.003 votes

Rank #46,746 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum

Oriflame

3.9251 votes

Rank #26,338 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

C.H.E.S.S
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

C.H.E.S.S2/4

Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C.H.E.S.S
Sillage & projection: C.H.E.S.S
Value for money: Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

C.H.E.S.SLegend's Avenue

Giordani Gold Man Eau de ParfumOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.92/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

37%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityC.H.E.S.S

SillageC.H.E.S.S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value77

Category winnerGiordani Gold Man Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincensePatchouliJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBlack PepperVanillaAmberAlmond

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

NeroliBlack PepperJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Neroli. Durations are only published for C.H.E.S.S, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,338

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGiordani Gold Man Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

C.H.E.S.S by Legend's Avenue brings an energetic citrus start that quickly melts into a dense, cozy amber base. The first spray releases a bright hit of mandarin orange and bergamot, sharpened by an aromatic streak of herbal tarragon. It feels zesty and brisk on skin for twenty minutes before the deeper resins take ov…

Reviews →

Oriflame Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum opens with sharp bergamot, bitter petitgrain, and sweet mandarin orange. Crafted by perfumer Maurice Roucel, the heart introduces black pepper alongside neroli and jasmine. Haitian vetiver, amber, and sandalwood establish a dry woody base. It suits spring mornings and clean pro…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Citrus BrasilisGranadoWINNER vs

Humor à VistaNaturaRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Michalsky Berlin Fame For MenMichael MichalskyWINNER vs

Sport RacingJacques BattiniRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Versailles ShotgunVersaillesRUNNER-UP vs

Black AvaritiaMemoize LondonWINNER

1 person compared this today

Dans Ma Bulle Eau de ToiletteCarvenWINNER vs

NefertariAtelier Segall & BaruttiRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, C.H.E.S.S or Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. C.H.E.S.S is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum is rated 3.92/5 from 51 votes. Choose C.H.E.S.S for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, C.H.E.S.S or Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum?

C.H.E.S.S lasts longest (C.H.E.S.S 80/100, Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C.H.E.S.S or Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum?

C.H.E.S.S projects furthest (C.H.E.S.S 67/100, Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C.H.E.S.S and Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is C.H.E.S.S or Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

C.H.E.S.S suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C.H.E.S.S and Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum?

C.H.E.S.S has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Patchouli, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Black Pepper, Vanilla and Amber. Giordani Gold Man Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Neroli, Black Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Sandalwood.