Fragrance comparison

Ecusson vs Gold Issime

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 382 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ecusson

Jean d'Albret

4.4798 votes

Rank #26,187 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #11,829 PowderyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecusson takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ecusson
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ecusson5/7

Gold Issime2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcussonJean d'Albret

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerEcussonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerEcussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEcusson

SillageEcusson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value82

Category winnerGold IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose

Base

OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Category winnerEcussonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,829

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerGold IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ecusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.

Reviews →

Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ecusson or Gold Issime?

Ecusson takes 5 of 7 categories. Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes; Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecusson or Gold Issime?

Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 68/100, Gold Issime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecusson or Gold Issime?

Ecusson projects furthest (Ecusson 60/100, Gold Issime 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecusson and Gold Issime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Ecusson or Gold Issime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ecusson is the stronger pick. For winter, Ecusson is the stronger pick. Ecusson suits evening wear; Gold Issime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecusson and Gold Issime?

Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver. Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet.