Fragrance comparison

Giordani Gold Man vs Elvis The Lion

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

4 wins

Giordani Gold Man

Oriflame

3.95111 votes

Rank #14,796 AromaticCitrus

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69%scent match

Closely related

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #66,343 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Giordani Gold Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Giordani Gold Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Giordani Gold Man4/4

Elvis The Lion0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Giordani Gold ManOriflame

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityGiordani Gold Man

SillageGiordani Gold Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value34

Category winnerGiordani Gold ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

fresh spicy65%

white floral56%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCardamomMandarin OrangeItalian LemonPetitgrain Paraguay

Heart

AbsintheNeroliJasmine

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Italian Lemon. Durations are only published for Elvis The Lion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,796

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#66,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGiordani Gold ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Giordani Gold Man opens with a sharp burst of Italian lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed black pepper that gives way to a clean, herbal heart of absinthe and neroli. Created by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this woody floral musk perfume shifts into a smooth base dominated by Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, and…

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Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

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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, Giordani Gold Man or Elvis The Lion?

Giordani Gold Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Giordani Gold Man is rated 3.95/5 from 111 votes; Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Giordani Gold Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Giordani Gold Man or Elvis The Lion?

Giordani Gold Man lasts longest (Giordani Gold Man 59/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Giordani Gold Man or Elvis The Lion?

Giordani Gold Man projects furthest (Giordani Gold Man 57/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Giordani Gold Man and Elvis The Lion smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Italian Lemon.

Is Giordani Gold Man or Elvis The Lion better for summer or winter?

Elvis The Lion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Giordani Gold Man and Elvis The Lion?

Giordani Gold Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Absinthe, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk.