Fragrance comparison

Gilded Fox vs Marrakech

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

Gilded Fox

Pinrose

3.86231 votes

Rank #7,990 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Marrakech

Varriale Profumi

5.001 votes

Rank #46,210 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gilded Fox
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marrakech
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gilded Fox2/4

Marrakech2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marrakech
Sillage & projection: Gilded Fox
Value for money: Marrakech
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gilded Fox

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gilded FoxPinrose

MarrakechVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

231 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMarrakech

SillageGilded Fox

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

cacao58%

coffee44%

fresh spicy30%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCocoaBlack PepperCoffeeBergamot

Heart

CloveIrisJasmineRoseNeroli

Base

Buttered RumCedarVetiverCaramelAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCocoa

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCocoa, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for Marrakech, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring7

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 26%Casual 22%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,990

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#46,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGilded FoxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gilded Fox by Pinrose puts a dark, cozy twist on the gourmand category with a blend of bitter cocoa, cardamon, and warm wood. The opening hits with a coffee kick before settling into a dry, buttery rum that stays close to the skin. It works best on cold autumn afternoons when you want a sweet scent with a dry, spicy e…

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Marrakech by Varriale Profumi delivers an inviting wash of spiced warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs sharp black pepper with a brief splash of bright bergamot citrus. It clears your nose quickly. Soon, powdery cocoa and roasted tonka bean sweep in, smoothing down the initial peppery bite. A thick bas…

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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, Gilded Fox or Marrakech?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gilded Fox is rated 3.86/5 from 231 votes; Marrakech is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gilded Fox for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marrakech for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gilded Fox or Marrakech?

Marrakech lasts longest (Marrakech 80/100, Gilded Fox 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gilded Fox or Marrakech?

Projection is very close: Gilded Fox 52/100, Marrakech 50/100 for sillage.

Do Gilded Fox and Marrakech smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cocoa, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Gilded Fox or Marrakech better for summer or winter?

Marrakech suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gilded Fox and Marrakech?

Gilded Fox has top notes of Cardamom, Cocoa, Black Pepper and Coffee, heart notes of Clove, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Buttered Rum, Cedar, Vetiver and Caramel. Marrakech has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cocoa, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.