Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Suisse Gold

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Gold

Intelligent

4.673 votes

Rank #33,520 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Suisse Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.3312 votes

Rank #32,800 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suisse Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character.
Suisse Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold0/4

Suisse Gold4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldIntelligent

Suisse GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySuisse Gold

SillageSuisse Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSuisse GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

herbal65%

green56%

Scent match55%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

GrapefruitCorianderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomGingerCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

Spicy NotesAmberTobacco

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,800

PerfumerUrs Castelletti

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSuisse GoldHigher 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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Suisse Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a bright burst of tart grapefruit and bruised green basil. The initial spray delivers a punchy aromatic kick before settling into warm ground coriander and freshly sliced ginger. Within twenty minutes, the herbal edge softens against sweet white orange blosso…

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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 Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Suisse Gold is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Choose Suisse Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold lasts longest (Suisse Gold 91/100, Gold 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Suisse Gold?

Suisse Gold projects furthest (Suisse Gold 88/100, Gold 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold and Suisse Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% 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 Suisse Gold better for summer or winter?

Suisse Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Suisse Gold?

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. Suisse Gold has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Spicy Notes, Amber and Tobacco.