Fragrance comparison

G. vs Gold Rush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 247 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nasengold

3.95210 votes

Rank #6,966 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Gold Rush

Richard

3.3537 votes

Rank #17,557 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G. takes 3 of 5 categories.

G.
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold Rush
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

G.3/5

Gold Rush1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G.Nasengold

Gold RushRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%

3.35/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 57%

Category winnerG.Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

14%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityG.

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value81

Category winnerGold RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLimeGingerPink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacRoseOrange Blossom

Base

CedarVetiverAmberLeatherCacaoPatchouli

Top

LavenderLimeGrapefruit

Heart

Black PepperFlintBlack CurrantAppleOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarGeraniumBenzoinVetiverPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall81

Winter38

Day100

Night29

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,966

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#17,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerG.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G. opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and lime, sharpened by ginger and pink pepper, then settles into a woody, spicy dry-down with vetiver, cedar, leather and a touch of cacao. It reads citrus-forward at first, but the base gives it more texture and depth than a simple fresh scent. This is a balanced unisex rele…

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Gold Rush by Richard acts as a bold aromatic spicy statement for those who enjoy punchy transitions. It opens with sharp lime and grapefruit before settling into a heart of black pepper and flint. Best worn during transitional spring weather, this unisex scent projects confidence without relying on sweetness. It sits …

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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, G. or Gold Rush?

G. takes 3 of 5 categories. G. is rated 3.95/5 from 210 votes; Gold Rush is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes. Choose G. for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold Rush for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G. or Gold Rush?

G. lasts longest (G. 71/100, Gold Rush 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G. or Gold Rush?

Projection is very close: G. 59/100, Gold Rush 59/100 for sillage.

Do G. and Gold Rush smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is G. or Gold Rush better for summer or winter?

G. suits daytime wear; Gold Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G. and Gold Rush?

G. has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Amber and Leather. Gold Rush has top notes of Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Flint, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Geranium and Benzoin.