Fragrance comparison

Gold Aoud vs Murat

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Aoud

Mancera

3.86213 votes

Rank #8,413 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Murat

Maiora Parfum

2.8636 votes

Rank #19,877 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gold Aoud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Murat
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gold Aoud4/5

Murat1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold AoudMancera

MuratMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

2.86/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerGold AoudRating 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

30%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityGold Aoud

SillageGold Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMuratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

powdery61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm 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

SaffronBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberBrown sugarLeatherBenzoinWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot. 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

Spring55

Summer18

Fall91

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

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

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#19,877

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGold AoudHigher 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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Murat by Maiora Parfum delivers an intense Oriental Floral profile built on warm spice and resinous depth. Expect a heavy opening of saffron and black pepper that settles into a sweet, dense base of brown sugar, vanilla, and leather. It functions best as a cold-weather statement scent for those who enjoy bold, long-la…

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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 Murat?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories. Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes; Murat is rated 2.86/5 from 36 votes. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Murat for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Aoud or Murat?

Gold Aoud lasts longest (Gold Aoud 81/100, Murat 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Aoud or Murat?

Projection is very close: Gold Aoud 74/100, Murat 73/100 for sillage.

Do Gold Aoud and Murat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot.

Is Gold Aoud or Murat better for summer or winter?

Gold Aoud suits evening wear; Murat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Aoud and Murat?

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. Murat has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Brown sugar.