Fragrance comparison

Eragon vs Zayaan Gold

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

Eragon

Parfums de Marly

3.28211 votes

Rank #16,413 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Zayaan Gold

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.4170 votes

Rank #4,471 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zayaan Gold takes 7 of 7 categories.

Eragon
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zayaan Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Eragon0/7

Zayaan Gold7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EragonParfums de Marly

Zayaan GoldKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.41/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

Category winnerZayaan GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

25%Hate

211 votes

73%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerZayaan GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityZayaan Gold

SillageZayaan Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value89

Category winnerZayaan GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

cinnamon77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonCypriolDavana

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanTonka BeanLeatherPatchouli

Top

CardamomPlumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

LavenderArtemisiaDavana

Base

Tonka BeanLabdanumBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Davana. Durations are only published for Eragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring58

Summer12

Fall96

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZayaan GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex42

Women9

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews77

Overall rank#4,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerZayaan GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Eragon is a dense, warm spicy oriental woody scent that balances zesty citrus against decadent gourmand sweetness. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot and juicy mandarin paired with a prickly dash of green cardamom. Give it ten minutes. The citrus lifts away rapidly, clearing room for sweet davana …

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Zayaan Gold by Khadlaj Perfumes is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans into aromatic and amber notes. Launched in 2025, this scent features a rich profile of plum, cinnamon, and cardamom over a resinous base of labdanum and tonka bean. It serves as a striking, cozy option for cooler autumn and winter days when you want…

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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, Eragon or Zayaan Gold?

Zayaan Gold takes 7 of 7 categories. Eragon is rated 3.28/5 from 211 votes; Zayaan Gold is rated 4.41/5 from 70 votes. Choose Eragon for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zayaan Gold for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eragon or Zayaan Gold?

Zayaan Gold lasts longest (Zayaan Gold 80/100, Eragon 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eragon or Zayaan Gold?

Zayaan Gold projects furthest (Zayaan Gold 71/100, Eragon 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eragon and Zayaan Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Davana.

Is Eragon or Zayaan Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zayaan Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Eragon is the stronger pick. Eragon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eragon and Zayaan Gold?

Eragon has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cypriol and Davana, a base of Vanilla Bean, Tonka Bean, Leather and Patchouli. Zayaan Gold has top notes of Cardamom, Plum, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Benzoin and Patchouli.