Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Master of Gold

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Formentera

Mar de ibiza

4.758 votes

Rank #20,144 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Master of Gold

New Brand Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #60,814 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Master of Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Formentera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Master of Gold
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Formentera1/4

Master of Gold3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraMar de ibiza

Master of GoldNew Brand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMaster of Gold

SillageMaster of Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMaster of GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

woody70%

tropical60%

amber50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomTangerineGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseMuskHerbal NotesSeaweed

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberExotic WoodsWhite MuskSea Notes

Top

MangoTangerineOrangeNeroliBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomViolet Leaves

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#60,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFormenteraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Mar de Ibiza captures the raw, sun-drenched atmosphere of the Balearic coastline in a single bottle. The scent opens with a lively splash of fresh lemon, tart grapefruit, and sunlit bergamot that immediately cuts through warm air. Within ten minutes, lush orange blossom and green herbal notes rise up, ba…

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Master of Gold is a bright fruity floral built around juicy citrus and mango, then softened with orange blossom, violet leaf, and a musky woody base. It usually reads sweet first, then cleaner and smoother as it settles. For shoppers who like tropical-floral scents with noticeable presence, this one looks most comfort…

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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, Formentera or Master of Gold?

Master of Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Formentera is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Master of Gold is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Formentera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Master of Gold for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Master of Gold?

Master of Gold lasts longest (Master of Gold 75/100, Formentera 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Master of Gold?

Master of Gold projects furthest (Master of Gold 69/100, Formentera 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Master of Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Grapefruit.

Is Formentera or Master of Gold better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear; Master of Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Master of Gold?

Formentera has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Herbal Notes, a base of Amber, Exotic Woods, White Musk and Sea Notes. Master of Gold has top notes of Mango, Tangerine, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.