Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Woody Ginger

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gold

Intelligent

4.673 votes

Rank #37,651 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Woody Ginger

Dossier

4.176 votes

Rank #52,022 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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.
Woody Ginger
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gold3/4

Woody Ginger1/4

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

Woody GingerDossier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 79%Had 8%Want 13%

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

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWoody GingerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

GingerPepperLemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomViolet LeafCypriol

Base5-7 hrs

CedarwoodPatchouliTobaccoAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Pepper, Ginger and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Woody Ginger, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

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#52,022

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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Woody Ginger by Dossier kicks off with an energetic splash of freshly grated ginger and cracked black pepper, brightened by zesty lemon and bergamot peel. As that lively burst settles after twenty minutes, the scent reveals a smooth heart of green violet leaf, sweet orange blossom, and earthy cypriol root. The base se…

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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 Woody Ginger?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Woody Ginger is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Woody Ginger for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Woody Ginger?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 87/100, Woody Ginger 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Woody Ginger?

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

Do Gold and Woody Ginger smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Pepper, Ginger and Tobacco.

Is Gold or Woody Ginger better for summer or winter?

Woody Ginger suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Woody Ginger?

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. Woody Ginger has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf and Cypriol, a base of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Tobacco and Amber.