Fragrance comparison

Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition vs Masaki/Masaki

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 842 ratings analysed

Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition

Bond No 9

2.333 votes

Rank #65,413 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Masaki/Masaki

Masaki Matsushima

3.67839 votes

Rank #11,579 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masaki/Masaki takes 2 of 2 categories.

Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character.
Masaki/Masaki
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition0/2

Masaki/Masaki2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold Coast Swarovski Couture EditionBond No 9

Masaki/MasakiMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.67/ 5 · 839 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

16%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

839 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMasaki/Masaki

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

ozonic60%

rose50%

fruity100%

floral90%

tropical80%

fresh70%

rose60%

sweet50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fruity, tropical and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiApricotRed Apple

Heart

French RoseWatermelon

Base

CedarVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPassionfruitRed AppleWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseMagnoliaCherry Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

RaspberryMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Red Apple, French Rose and Watermelon. Durations are only published for Masaki/Masaki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,413

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,579

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerMasaki/MasakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition reads as a bright fruity floral with a watery, polished finish. Lychee, apricot and red apple give it a juicy opening, while rose and watermelon keep the heart fresh rather than dense. Vanilla, musk and cedar soften the dry-down, but the overall feel stays light, airy and easy to w…

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Masaki Matsushima Masaki/Masaki is a crisp, tart fruity floral perfume built around chilled litchi and sheer magnolia petals. The first spray releases a sharp burst of watermelon, passionfruit, and crisp Fuji apple that feels like biting into cold fruit on a humid morning. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness so…

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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 Coast Swarovski Couture Edition or Masaki/Masaki?

Masaki/Masaki takes 2 of 2 categories. Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Masaki/Masaki is rated 3.67/5 from 839 votes. Choose Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition for a fruity and tropical character. Choose Masaki/Masaki for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition or Masaki/Masaki?

Masaki/Masaki lasts longest (Masaki/Masaki 62/100, Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition and Masaki/Masaki smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Red Apple, French Rose and Watermelon.

Is Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition or Masaki/Masaki better for summer or winter?

Masaki/Masaki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition and Masaki/Masaki?

Gold Coast Swarovski Couture Edition has top notes of Litchi, Apricot and Red Apple, heart notes of French Rose and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Musk. Masaki/Masaki has top notes of Litchi, Passionfruit, Red Apple and Watermelon, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Cherry Blossom, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.