Fantasy Stage Edition vs Gold Shot
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
Which one should you pick?
Fantasy Stage Edition takes 5 of 7 categories.
Fantasy Stage EditionChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Gold ShotChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
- Ratings & consensus
- Fantasy Stage Edition
- Community sentiment
- Fantasy Stage Edition
- Longevity
- Fantasy Stage Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Fantasy Stage Edition
- Value for money
- Gold Shot
- Versatility
- Gold Shot
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fantasy Stage Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership splitCommunity sentiment
How voters split from love to hate293 votes
29 votes
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scoresLongevityFantasy Stage Edition
SillageFantasy Stage Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itMain accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothNote pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedSeasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonWho wears it
Gender appeal votesRanking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,601
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews80
Overall rank#39,698
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFantasy Stage Edition opens with a bright splash of tart kiwi, golden quince, and red litchi. The initial sharp fruitiness softens quickly as rich white chocolate and sweet cupcake notes take over the middle layer. Tropical orchid and jasmine add a light floral breeze to balance the sugar. The dry down settles into a …
Reviews →Pull & Bear Gold Shot delivers an immediate splash of sweet kiwi, tart quince, and juicy litchi. The opening feels bright and sugary. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol to clear. Once settled, soft jasmine and powdery orchid emerge, smoothing out the sharp tropical sweetness. The base relies on warm vanilla a…
Reviews →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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Which is better, Fantasy Stage Edition or Gold Shot?
Fantasy Stage Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. Fantasy Stage Edition is rated 4.13/5 from 293 votes; Gold Shot is rated 3.76/5 from 29 votes. Choose Fantasy Stage Edition for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Gold Shot for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fantasy Stage Edition or Gold Shot?
Fantasy Stage Edition lasts longest (Fantasy Stage Edition 65/100, Gold Shot 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fantasy Stage Edition or Gold Shot?
Fantasy Stage Edition projects furthest (Fantasy Stage Edition 65/100, Gold Shot 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fantasy Stage Edition and Gold Shot smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Kiwi, Litchi, Quince and Orchid.
Is Fantasy Stage Edition or Gold Shot better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gold Shot is the stronger pick. For winter, Fantasy Stage Edition is the stronger pick. Gold Shot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fantasy Stage Edition and Gold Shot?
Fantasy Stage Edition has top notes of Kiwi, Litchi and Quince, heart notes of White Chocolate, Cupcake, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Orris Root. Gold Shot has top notes of Litchi, Quince and Kiwi, heart notes of Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Musk.
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