Fragrance comparison

Clean Sweet Layer vs Gold Rush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clean Sweet Layer

Clean

3.7229 votes

Rank #58,591 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Rush

Richard

3.3537 votes

Rank #16,516 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clean Sweet Layer takes 3 of 5 categories.

Clean Sweet Layer
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold Rush
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Clean Sweet Layer3/5

Gold Rush2/5

Ratings & consensus: Clean Sweet Layer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clean Sweet Layer
Sillage & projection: Clean Sweet Layer
Value for money: Gold Rush
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Sweet LayerClean

Gold RushRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 20%Want 48%

3.35/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 57%

Category winnerClean Sweet LayerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

14%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityClean Sweet Layer

SillageClean Sweet Layer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value81

Category winnerGold RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

rose58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

GrapefruitOrangeOrange BlossomLime

Heart2 to 3 hours

LilyRoseGeranium

Base4 to 6 hours

Musk

Top

LavenderLimeGrapefruit

Heart

Black PepperFlintBlack CurrantAppleOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarGeraniumBenzoinVetiverPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange Blossom, Lime and Geranium. Durations are only published for Clean Sweet Layer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGold RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Sweet Layer offers a crisp citrus opening that feels immediate and sunny. Fresh notes of grapefruit, sweet orange, and tart lime jump out first, balanced by the gentle blossom of orange flowers. As the initial zest softens, the fragrance moves into a clean floral core shaped by rose, geranium, and lily. Geranium…

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Gold Rush by Richard acts as a bold aromatic spicy statement for those who enjoy punchy transitions. It opens with sharp lime and grapefruit before settling into a heart of black pepper and flint. Best worn during transitional spring weather, this unisex scent projects confidence without relying on sweetness. It sits …

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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, Clean Sweet Layer or Gold Rush?

Clean Sweet Layer takes 3 of 5 categories. Clean Sweet Layer is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes; Gold Rush is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes. Choose Clean Sweet Layer for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold Rush for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clean Sweet Layer or Gold Rush?

Clean Sweet Layer lasts longest (Clean Sweet Layer 93/100, Gold Rush 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Sweet Layer or Gold Rush?

Clean Sweet Layer projects furthest (Clean Sweet Layer 69/100, Gold Rush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Sweet Layer and Gold Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Lime and Geranium.

Is Clean Sweet Layer or Gold Rush better for summer or winter?

Clean Sweet Layer suits daytime wear; Gold Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Sweet Layer and Gold Rush?

Clean Sweet Layer has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Orange Blossom and Lime, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk. Gold Rush has top notes of Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Flint, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Geranium and Benzoin.