Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Cengiz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gold

Intelligent

4.673 votes

Rank #37,651 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Cengiz

Osmanli Oud

4.001 votes

Rank #67,721 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 2 of 4 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Cengiz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gold2/4

Cengiz1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cengiz
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

CengizOsmanli Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCengizBest 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%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Orange BlossomPepperCardamomVanillaGinger

Base

BenzoinCedarTobaccoAmberMusk

Top

GrapefruitCorianderBasil

Heart

Orange BlossomCardamomGinger

Base

TobaccoCedarAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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#67,721

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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Cengiz by Osmanli Oud opens with a bright flash of tart grapefruit paired with herbal basil and crushed coriander. The initial burst feels crisp and green before warming up on skin. Within twenty minutes, sweet cardamom and spicy ginger push forward to smooth out the citrus edge. As the fragrance settles, a rich foun…

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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 Cengiz?

Gold takes 2 of 4 categories. Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Cengiz is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Cengiz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Cengiz?

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

Which projects more, Gold or Cengiz?

Projection is very close: Gold 75/100, Cengiz 75/100 for sillage.

Do Gold and Cengiz smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Basil, Grapefruit, Coriander and Orange Blossom.

Is Gold or Cengiz better for summer or winter?

Cengiz suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Cengiz?

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. Cengiz has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Tobacco, Cedar and Amber.