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Gold Aoud vs Épine de Rose

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

Updated 233 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Aoud takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Gold Aoud

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • Épine de Rose

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold Aoud5/5
Épine de Rose0/5
Ratings & consensus
Gold Aoud
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gold Aoud
Sillage & projection
Gold Aoud
Value for money
Gold Aoud
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
Épine de RoseMizensir
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.86/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%
3.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
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

25%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
30%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityGold Aoud

SillageGold Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value31
Category winnerGold AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
rose84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
rose100%
citrus91%
soft spicy83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
floral56%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, rose and woody

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
Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)
Heart
Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper
Base
CedarIncense
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose. 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
Day96
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall70
Winter20
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex47
Women24
Men38
Unisex31
Women31
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#50,170

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Épine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…

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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, Gold Aoud or Épine de Rose?

Gold Aoud takes 5 of 5 categories. Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes; Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Aoud or Épine de Rose?

Gold Aoud lasts longest (Gold Aoud 81/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Aoud or Épine de Rose?

Gold Aoud projects furthest (Gold Aoud 74/100, Épine de Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Aoud and Épine de Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Gold Aoud or Épine de Rose better for summer or winter?

Gold Aoud suits day or night wear; Épine de Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Aoud and Épine de Rose?

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. Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense.

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