Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Gold Rush

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Gold

Undergreen

4.0029 votes

Rank #19,109 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Gold Rush

Richard

3.3537 votes

Rank #16,212 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Gold
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gold Rush
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gold2/5

Gold Rush2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldUndergreen

Gold RushRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 44%

3.35/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 57%

Category winnerGoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

14%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value81

Category winnerGold RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

balsamic65%

fresh spicy53%

smoky42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerCardamonOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseMyrrhBenzoin

Top

LavenderLimeGrapefruit

Heart

Black PepperFlintBlack CurrantAppleOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarGeraniumBenzoinVetiverPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer47

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,109

PerfumerFabrice Olivieri

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGold RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Undergreen Gold bursts open with an electric shock of crushed lime, bitter grapefruit, and sour lemon. That razor-sharp citrus flash lasts twenty minutes before warming into spicy grated ginger and sweet cardamom. The heart feels fizzy and effervescent, like artisanal spiced ginger ale poured over ice. As it settles o…

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Gold Rush by Richard acts as a bold aromatic spicy statement for those who enjoy punchy transitions. It opens with sharp lime and grapefruit before settling into a heart of black pepper and flint. Best worn during transitional spring weather, this unisex scent projects confidence without relying on sweetness. It sits …

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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 Gold Rush?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes; Gold Rush is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes. Choose Gold for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gold Rush for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Gold Rush?

They last about the same: Gold 66/100, Gold Rush 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Gold Rush?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 64/100, Gold Rush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold and Gold Rush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Benzoin.

Is Gold or Gold Rush better for summer or winter?

Gold suits daytime wear; Gold Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Gold Rush?

Gold has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Incense, Myrrh and Benzoin. Gold Rush has top notes of Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Flint, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Geranium and Benzoin.