Fragrance comparison

Fearless vs Gold Elixir

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Fearless

Ormonde Jayne

5.004 votes

Rank #18,393 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Gold Elixir

Ormonde Jayne

4.1244 votes

Rank #10,092 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Fearless
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Gold Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fearless2/4

Gold Elixir2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FearlessOrmonde Jayne

Gold ElixirOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.12/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

4 votes · too few to score

65%Love

6%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGold Elixir

SillageFearless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFearlessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

metallic61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack PepperBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskMossPatchouliVanilla Bean

Top

SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring78

Summer78

Fall78

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#10,092

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGold ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fearless is a spicy rose musk with saffron, black pepper and tart black currant giving the opening a bright, slightly sharp lift. The floral heart feels more aromatic than soft, with rose, geranium and jasmine over moss, patchouli, musk and a quiet vanilla bean warmth. It suits shoppers who like polished unisex floral…

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Gold Elixir opens with a tart blackcurrant and geranium bite, quickly turning warmer as black pepper and saffron come forward. The floral heart is spicy rather than soft, with rose and jasmine sitting over patchouli, musk, moss and a light vanilla bean warmth. It suits someone who likes bold, sour-spicy florals with a…

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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, Fearless or Gold Elixir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fearless is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Gold Elixir is rated 4.12/5 from 44 votes. Choose Fearless for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Gold Elixir for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fearless or Gold Elixir?

Gold Elixir lasts longest (Gold Elixir 84/100, Fearless 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fearless or Gold Elixir?

Projection is very close: Fearless 75/100, Gold Elixir 73/100 for sillage.

Do Fearless and Gold Elixir smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Black Currant.

Is Fearless or Gold Elixir better for summer or winter?

Fearless suits day or night wear; Gold Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fearless and Gold Elixir?

Fearless has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Moss, Patchouli and Vanilla Bean. Gold Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Bean and Moss.