Gold Edition vs Black Origami
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Origami takes 3 of 5 categories.
Gold EditionChoose it for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black OrigamiChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gold Edition2/5
Black Origami3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Origami
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Black Origami
- Value for money
- Gold Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Origami
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold EditionPascal MorabitoBlack OrigamiMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%
4.17/ 5 · 240 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%
Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating 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
44%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Edition
SillageBlack Origami
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%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both earthy, sweet and warm spicy
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
TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus
Base
ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesTruffle, Bergamot, Cassis 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
Spring46
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#55,202
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,396
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher 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 Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…
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 Origami?
Black Origami takes 3 of 5 categories. Gold Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose Gold Edition for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Gold Edition or Black Origami?
They last about the same: Gold Edition 67/100, Black Origami 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Gold Edition or Black Origami?
Black Origami projects furthest (Black Origami 56/100, Gold Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Edition and Black Origami smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Truffle, Bergamot, Cassis and Orchid.
Is Gold Edition or Black Origami better for summer or winter?
Gold Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Edition and Black Origami?
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 Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.
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