Gold vs Omnia IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Omnia IV takes 6 of 7 categories.
GoldChoose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
Omnia IVChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Gold1/7
Omnia IV6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Omnia IV
- Community sentiment
- Gold
- Longevity
- Omnia IV
- Sillage & projection
- Omnia IV
- Value for money
- Omnia IV
- Versatility
- Omnia IV
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Omnia IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GoldJay ZOmnia IVIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 358 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%
Category winnerOmnia IVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
358 votes
40%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
130 votes
Category winnerGoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOmnia IV
SillageOmnia IV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOmnia IVBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlueberryCardamomGrapefruitGinger
Heart
Pink PepperViolet LeafLavenderVetiver
Base
VanillaAmberMyrhhTeak Wood
Top
PepperNutmegBergamotelemiCardamomGrapefruit
Heart
Violet LeafWhiskeyLavender
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOmnia IVMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,911
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,489
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerOmnia IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJay Z Gold opens with tart blueberry, warm cardamom, and a sharp snap of fresh ginger over a soft amber base. Designed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis in 2013, this aromatic fougere balances sweet fruitiness with cool violet leaf and clean lavender. It wears quietly during crisp autumn evenings or casual office days, offe…
Reviews →Omnia IV is a woody spicy scent that thrives in cooler weather. It features a bold opening of black pepper and cardamom, followed by a mid-section of violet leaf and whiskey. This composition delivers a sharp, sophisticated profile suitable for office or evening wear. The base of cedar and vetiver creates a sturdy, lo…
Reviews →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 Omnia IV?
Omnia IV takes 6 of 7 categories. Gold is rated 3.82/5 from 358 votes; Omnia IV is rated 3.90/5 from 130 votes. Choose Gold for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Omnia IV for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Gold or Omnia IV?
Omnia IV lasts longest (Omnia IV 79/100, Gold 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold or Omnia IV?
Omnia IV projects furthest (Omnia IV 64/100, Gold 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold and Omnia IV smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Lavender.
Is Gold or Omnia IV better for summer or winter?
For summer, Omnia IV is the stronger pick. For winter, Omnia IV is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold and Omnia IV?
Gold has top notes of Blueberry, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Myrhh and Teak Wood. Omnia IV has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Whiskey and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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