Gold Edition vs Secret Source
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Secret Source takes 4 of 5 categories.
Gold EditionChoose it for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Secret SourceChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Gold Edition1/5
Secret Source4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Secret Source
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Secret Source
- Sillage & projection
- Secret Source
- Value for money
- Gold Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Secret Source
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold EditionPascal MorabitoSecret SourceThe Woods CollectionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%
3.88/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%
Category winnerSecret SourceRating 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
29%Love
47%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
77 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySecret Source
SillageSecret Source
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%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, sweet and woody
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 CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus
Base
VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orchid, Lotus and Vanilla. 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
Spring47
Summer0
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#31,673
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSecret SourceHigher 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 →Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…
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 Secret Source?
Secret Source takes 4 of 5 categories. Gold Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes. Choose Gold Edition for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Gold Edition or Secret Source?
Secret Source lasts longest (Secret Source 70/100, Gold Edition 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Edition or Secret Source?
Secret Source projects furthest (Secret Source 68/100, Gold Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Edition and Secret Source smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orchid, Lotus and Vanilla.
Is Gold Edition or Secret Source better for summer or winter?
Gold Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Edition and Secret Source?
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. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.
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