Fragrance comparison

Gold Aoud vs Silence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Aoud

Mancera

3.86213 votes

Rank #8,413 CitrusWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Silence

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.128 votes

Rank #37,908 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gold Aoud
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Silence
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gold Aoud4/4

Silence0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

SilenceThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

63%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGold Aoud

SillageGold Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value13

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%

oud84%

rose77%

leather69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and rose

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

SaffronIncenseBlack PepperelemiAlmond

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseLeatherClovesHeliotrope

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, 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

Day87

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex47

Women24

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#37,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Silence by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and saffron paired with smoky incense. As the initial spice softens, rich agarwood and leather emerge alongside sweet heliotrope and dark rose. A grounding base of patchouli, guaiac wood, and vanilla provides a warm, resinous finish. It wears ex…

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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 Silence?

Gold Aoud takes 4 of 4 categories. Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes; Silence is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Silence for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Aoud or Silence?

Gold Aoud lasts longest (Gold Aoud 81/100, Silence 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Aoud or Silence?

Gold Aoud projects furthest (Gold Aoud 74/100, Silence 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Aoud and Silence smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Black Pepper and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Gold Aoud or Silence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gold Aoud and Silence?

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. Silence has top notes of Saffron, Incense, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Leather and Cloves, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.