Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Paris Manille

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 240 ratings analysed

Gold

Saskia Diez

3.7572 votes

Rank #15,764 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Manille takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Gold3/7

Paris Manille4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldSaskia Diez

Paris ManilleCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerParis ManilleRating 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

42%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerParis ManilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageParis Manille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value44

Category winnerGoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

floral77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCassisBergamotArtemisia

Heart

OsmanthusFreesiaMyrrhMagnoliaPeachPlumRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberPatchouliMossLabdanumCastoreum

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)Pink Pepper

Heart

ArtemisiaPlum

Base

PatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Plum and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,764

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerParis ManilleHigher 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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Carven Paris Manille opens with a snappy burst of tart starfruit and dry pink pepper that immediately feels crisp on skin. As the initial citrusy bite softens, bitter artemisia and juicy plum emerge, steering the composition away from standard sweet fruit profiles. The base anchors the herbal sweetness with patchouli …

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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 Manille?

Paris Manille takes 4 of 7 categories. Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 72 votes; Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes. Choose Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Paris Manille?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 73/100, Paris Manille 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Paris Manille?

Paris Manille projects furthest (Paris Manille 67/100, Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold and Paris Manille smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Plum and Patchouli.

Is Gold or Paris Manille better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gold and Paris Manille?

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 Manille has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia and Plum, a base of Patchouli and White Musk.