Fragrance comparison

Gold Aoud vs Moth

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,658 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Aoud

Mancera

3.86213 votes

Rank #8,413 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #961 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gold Aoud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Moth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gold Aoud4/7

Moth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold AoudMancera

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerMothRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

213 votes

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerGold AoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageGold Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value51

Category winnerGold AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeSaffronBlack PepperBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseJasminePatchouli

Base8-11+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMadagascar VanillaCedar

Top

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Lemon. Durations are only published for Gold Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGold AoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

Date 30%Casual 26%Work 24%Party 20%

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#961

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

Category winnerMothHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Gold Aoud delivers an energetic twist on the classic Eastern rose and wood pairing. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and tangy mandarin orange that cuts through the initial solvent punch. Within fifteen minutes, this bright citrus haze softens into a rich core of Bulgarian rose, earth…

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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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, Gold Aoud or Moth?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gold Aoud or Moth?

They last about the same: Moth 82/100, Gold Aoud 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gold Aoud or Moth?

Gold Aoud projects furthest (Gold Aoud 74/100, Moth 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Aoud and Moth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Lemon.

Is Gold Aoud or Moth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gold Aoud is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Aoud is the stronger pick. Gold Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Aoud and Moth?

Gold Aoud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Leather and Sandalwood. Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.