Fragrance comparison

Gold vs 1796

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gold

Intelligent

4.673 votes

Rank #37,651 AromaticAmber

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71%scent match

Closely related

1796

Kleio

3.805 votes

Rank #64,517 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
1796
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gold3/4

17960/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldIntelligent

1796Kleio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Orange BlossomPepperCardamomVanillaGinger

Base

BenzoinCedarTobaccoAmberMusk

Top

CorianderGrapefruitBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerOrange Blossom

Base

CedarAmberTobacco

InformationalShared notesBasil, Grapefruit, Coriander and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring60

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold by Intelligent is a bold, aromatic scent for men that highlights a crisp blend of grapefruit and basil. It evolves with a spicy, resinous core of ginger and tobacco, creating a sophisticated feel. This 2024 launch fits well into evening wear and upscale events where you want a scent that lingers on the skin throu…

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1796 by Kleio offers a structured aromatic profile for men, balancing sharp citrus with earthy spice. Coriander and grapefruit define a clean, professional opening, while a grounding base of tobacco and cedarwood provides steady warmth. It functions as a versatile, everyday choice for office settings or evening wear, …

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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 or 1796?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; 1796 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose 1796 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or 1796?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 87/100, 1796 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold or 1796?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 75/100, 1796 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold and 1796 smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Grapefruit, Coriander and Orange Blossom.

Is Gold or 1796 better for summer or winter?

1796 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and 1796?

Gold has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Pepper, Cardamom and Vanilla, a base of Benzoin, Cedar, Tobacco and Amber. 1796 has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tobacco.