Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Mikul

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gold

Intelligent

4.673 votes

Rank #34,356 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Mikul

GUY FOX

3.9520 votes

Rank #37,463 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Mikul
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold3/4

Mikul1/4

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

MikulGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 9%Want 41%

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

30%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMikulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

white floral70%

tobacco60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Orange BlossomPepperCardamomVanillaGinger

Base

BenzoinCedarTobaccoAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBasilCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGingerCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

TobaccoAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Grapefruit, Coriander and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Mikul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer85

Fall31

Winter31

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

Reviews →

Mikul by GUY FOX gives you an effortless blast of fresh laundry confidence right out of the shower. The opening snaps alive with tart grapefruit, peppery basil, and cracked coriander seed. It wakes up your senses without punching you in the nose. Give it ten minutes. Soft orange blossom and grated ginger soon step for…

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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 or Mikul?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Mikul is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Mikul for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Mikul?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 87/100, Mikul 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Mikul?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 75/100, Mikul 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold and Mikul smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Basil, Grapefruit, Coriander and Orange Blossom.

Is Gold or Mikul better for summer or winter?

Mikul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Mikul?

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