Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Paris Izmir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

Gold

Saskia Diez

3.7572 votes

Rank #15,752 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Paris Izmir

Carven

4.19147 votes

Rank #10,390 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris Izmir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gold2/7

Paris Izmir5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldSaskia Diez

Paris IzmirCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

4.19/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerParis IzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

21%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerParis IzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityParis Izmir

SillageParis Izmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value54

Category winnerGoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

floral77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCassisBergamotArtemisia

Heart

OsmanthusFreesiaMyrrhMagnoliaPeachPlumRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberPatchouliMossLabdanumCastoreum

Top

FreesiaBergamot

Heart

RoseMyrrh

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Myrrh and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men6

Unisex34

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,752

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerParis IzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold by Saskia Diez is a woody, aromatic chypre floral with a bright, slightly bitter opening of juniper, cassis and bergamot. The heart turns plush and fruit tinted, think peach, plum and osmanthus over soft florals, then settles into a mossy, resinous base with patchouli, labdanum, amber and creamy woods. It can rea…

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Paris Izmir opens with a crisp flash of bergamot and freesia before revealing a dense heart of Turkish rose and smoky myrrh. Rich benzoin and earthy patchouli settle into the base, creating a cozy honeyed warmth. It suits cool October afternoons when you want a rich floral sweater scent.

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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 Paris Izmir?

Paris Izmir takes 5 of 7 categories. Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 72 votes; Paris Izmir is rated 4.19/5 from 147 votes. Choose Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris Izmir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Paris Izmir?

They last about the same: Paris Izmir 74/100, Gold 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Paris Izmir?

Paris Izmir projects furthest (Paris Izmir 66/100, Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold and Paris Izmir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Myrrh and Rose.

Is Gold or Paris Izmir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris Izmir is the stronger pick. Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Paris Izmir?

Gold has top notes of Juniper, Cassis, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Osmanthus, Freesia, Myrrh and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Paris Izmir has top notes of Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Patchouli.