Fragrance comparison

Desert Algorithm vs Goku

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Desert Algorithm

New DNA Laboratories

5.001 votes

Rank #51,299 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #20,885 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Desert Algorithm
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Desert Algorithm2/4

Goku2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desert Algorithm
Sillage & projection: Goku
Value for money: Desert Algorithm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Goku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert AlgorithmNew DNA Laboratories

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

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

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityDesert Algorithm

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDesert AlgorithmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

sand77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

PatchouliLeather

Base

Woody NotesCedarwoodAmbroxanSand

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesAmbroxan and Sand. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,885

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Algorithm reads as a dry, woody amber with a mineral edge rather than a plush sweet amber. Cassis gives the opening a brief tart lift, then patchouli, leather, cedarwood and ambroxan pull it into something dustier, smokier and more arid. It looks best suited to someone who likes modern woody fragrances with tex…

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desert Algorithm or Goku?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desert Algorithm is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Desert Algorithm for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Algorithm or Goku?

Desert Algorithm lasts longest (Desert Algorithm 80/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Algorithm or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, Desert Algorithm 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Algorithm and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ambroxan and Sand.

Is Desert Algorithm or Goku better for summer or winter?

Desert Algorithm suits evening wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Algorithm and Goku?

Desert Algorithm has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Patchouli and Leather, a base of Woody Notes, Cedarwood, Ambroxan and Sand. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.