Gold Edition vs Black Orchid
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
78%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Gold EditionChoose it for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black OrchidChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gold Edition2/4
Black Orchid2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Black Orchid
- Value for money
- Gold Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Orchid
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold EditionPascal MorabitoBlack OrchidOud & MuskWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Edition
SillageBlack Orchid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
sweet92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
woody100%
earthy92%
floral84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match78%Very similar · both earthy, floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TruffleBergamotYlang-YlangCassis
Heart
OrchidFruity NotesLotus
Base
VanillaDark ChocolatePatchouliVetiver
Top
Black CurrantTruffleBergamotYlang-Ylang
Heart
OrchidLotusFruity Notes
Base
VanillaDark ChocolatePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverOlibanum
InformationalShared notesTruffle, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer40
Fall60
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,511
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,613
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack OrchidHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Edition by Pascal Morabito opens with a sharp burst of truffle, bergamot, and cassis before settling into dark orchid and lotus. The dry-down leans heavy on patchouli, dark chocolate, and warm vanilla. It creates a dense, earthy floral profile built for cold evening air.
Reviews →Black Orchid by Oud & Musk opens with a thick burst of earthy truffle and bitter bergamot, edged with sweet ylang-ylang and tart black currant. As the concentrated oil warms on skin, heavy dark chocolate and moist patchouli rise to meet a lush heart of orchid and aquatic lotus. The finish rests on smoky olibanum, dry …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gold Edition or Black Orchid?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Black Orchid is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gold Edition for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Orchid for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Edition or Black Orchid?
Gold Edition lasts longest (Gold Edition 67/100, Black Orchid 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Edition or Black Orchid?
Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 63/100, Gold Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Edition and Black Orchid smell similar?
Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Truffle, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orchid.
Is Gold Edition or Black Orchid better for summer or winter?
Gold Edition suits evening wear; Black Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Edition and Black Orchid?
Gold Edition has top notes of Truffle, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Cassis, heart notes of Orchid, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli and Vetiver. Black Orchid has top notes of Black Currant, Truffle, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Lotus and Fruity Notes, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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