Fragrance comparison

Fin de l Automne vs Pheromone Gold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Fin de l Automne

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #64,301 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Fin de l Automne
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Pheromone Gold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fin de l Automne2/4

Pheromone Gold2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pheromone Gold
Sillage & projection: Fin de l Automne
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Fin de l Automne
Fragranxe ranking: Pheromone Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fin de l AutomneYanFroloff

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Gold

SillageFin de l Automne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MyrrhOlibanumVetiverTobaccoHayAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCognacBlack PepperGalbanumBalsam FirMuhuhu

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrrhLotusJuniperPalm LeafOlibanumFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFin de l AutomneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,301

PerfumerYan Froloff

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPheromone GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fin de l Automne by YanFroloff captures the crisp, contemplative mood of late November when cold air rolls over fallen leaves. The scent opens with sharp green galbanum, fresh crushed juniper berries, and a brisk splash of rich cognac that warms the chest. As the brisk opening settles, dry hay and cured tobacco leaf s…

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Pheromone Gold by Marilyn Miglin presents an unusual combination of fresh spicy botanicals, dry resins, and airy floral notes. The fragrance opens with a sharp, aromatic burst of green palm leaf and crisp juniper, giving it a brisk herbal quality right away. As it settles, earthy Himalayan nard and watery lotus temper…

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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, Fin de l Automne or Pheromone Gold?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fin de l Automne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Fin de l Automne for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fin de l Automne or Pheromone Gold?

Pheromone Gold lasts longest (Pheromone Gold 69/100, Fin de l Automne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fin de l Automne or Pheromone Gold?

Fin de l Automne projects furthest (Fin de l Automne 75/100, Pheromone Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fin de l Automne and Pheromone Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh and Olibanum.

Is Fin de l Automne or Pheromone Gold better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fin de l Automne and Pheromone Gold?

Fin de l Automne features Myrrh, Olibanum, Vetiver, Tobacco and Hay. Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf.