Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold

Saskia Diez

3.7572 votes

Rank #15,814 WoodyAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

Pussy Deluxe

4.0497 votes

Rank #13,866 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gold4/7

Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Gold
Sillage & projection: Gold
Value for money: Gold
Versatility: Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldSaskia Diez

Pussy Deluxe Velvet KittenPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

4.04/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 10%Had 16%Want 74%

Category winnerPussy Deluxe Velvet KittenRating 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

46%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

floral77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCassisBergamotArtemisia

Heart

OsmanthusFreesiaMyrrhMagnoliaPeachPlumRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberPatchouliMossLabdanumCastoreum

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLitchiMagnoliaMandarin OrangeArtemisiaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumJasmineFreesiaPeachLily-of-the-ValleyRoseLotus

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Freesia and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Spring96

Summer42

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night93

Category winnerGoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men38

Unisex13

Women50

Casual 33%Date 29%Party 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,814

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerPussy Deluxe Velvet KittenHigher 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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Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten brings a punchy mix of sweet fruit and vintage cosmetic powder right to the front. The initial spray delivers sharp bergamot, tangy litchi, and a prickle of spicy pink pepper before settling down. Three sprays create an instant cloud of sweetness. Soon, juicy plum and velvety peach emerge al…

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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 Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten?

Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Gold is rated 3.75/5 from 72 votes; Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten is rated 4.04/5 from 97 votes. Choose Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 73/100, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten?

Projection is very close: Gold 60/100, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten 59/100 for sillage.

Do Gold and Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Freesia and Magnolia.

Is Gold or Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten is the stronger pick. Gold suits daytime wear; Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten?

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. Pussy Deluxe Velvet Kitten has top notes of Pink Pepper, Litchi, Magnolia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Plum, Jasmine, Freesia and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cedar.