Fragrance comparison

Dragon vs Gold Gem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dragon

Hint

3.9123 votes

Rank #23,269 WoodyAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Gem

Oakcha

4.1442 votes

Rank #33,716 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dragon
Choose it for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gold Gem
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dragon3/5

Gold Gem2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DragonHint

Gold GemOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

4.14/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

Category winnerGold GemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

30%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

48%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGold Gem

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value76

Category winnerDragonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aquatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

floral30%

citrus100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

violet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bamboo LeafWatery NotesLotusVioletCyclamenJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarwoodPalisander RosewoodVetiverAmber

Top

NeroliMarigoldLemonBergamot

Heart

VioletCyclamenJasmine

Base

Black AmberCedarwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Dragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer77

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer91

Fall36

Winter32

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex75

Women5

Men5

Unisex59

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,269

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#33,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDragonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hint Dragon opens with a crisp kick of eucalyptus, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot that feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze. The scent quickly settles into a calm heart of fresh bamboo leaf, dewy lotus, and airy watery notes, giving it a peaceful, spa-like botanical personality rather than the fiery smoke i…

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Oakcha Gold Gem is an uplifting unisex fragrance built around sunny citrus, aromatic florals, and smooth woods. The scent opens with an energizing splash of sparkling lemon, bergamot, and neroli blossom, balanced by the herbal sweetness of golden marigold. As it warms on your skin, powdery violet, fresh cyclamen, and …

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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, Dragon or Gold Gem?

Dragon takes 3 of 5 categories. Dragon is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes; Gold Gem is rated 4.14/5 from 42 votes. Choose Dragon for a woody and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gold Gem for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dragon or Gold Gem?

They last about the same: Gold Gem 61/100, Dragon 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dragon or Gold Gem?

Dragon projects furthest (Dragon 53/100, Gold Gem 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon and Gold Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Cyclamen.

Is Dragon or Gold Gem better for summer or winter?

Dragon suits day or night wear; Gold Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon and Gold Gem?

Dragon has top notes of Eucalyptus, African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Bamboo Leaf, Watery Notes, Lotus and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Palisander Rosewood and Vetiver. Gold Gem has top notes of Neroli, Marigold, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Black Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk.