Gold Elixir vs Rose Trocadéro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.
Gold ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose TrocadéroChoose it for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold Elixir5/5
Rose Trocadéro0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gold Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Gold Elixir
- Value for money
- Gold Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold ElixirOrmonde JayneRose TrocadéroLe Jardin RetrouveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%
3.78/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 55%
Category winnerGold ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
6%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
18%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
26%Love
44%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
124 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Elixir
SillageGold Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
rose92%
patchouli84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
metallic61%
rose100%
floral83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
musky30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both rose and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
JasmineRoseGeranium
Base
PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseBlack Currant
Heart2 to 3 hours
GeraniumClove
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskHoney
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for Rose Trocadéro, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer78
Fall78
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring100
Summer76
Fall31
Winter10
Day100
Night28
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#9,863
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#12,999
PerfumerYuri Gutsatz
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerGold ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Elixir opens with a tart blackcurrant and geranium bite, quickly turning warmer as black pepper and saffron come forward. The floral heart is spicy rather than soft, with rose and jasmine sitting over patchouli, musk, moss and a light vanilla bean warmth. It suits someone who likes bold, sour-spicy florals with a…
Reviews →Rose Trocadéro by Le Jardin Retrouve centers on an authentic, dewy rose garden experience. The fragrance opens with fresh rose petals paired with the tart, green bite of black currant. As the scent settles, geranium brings a sharp, leafy edge while clove introduces a gentle, warm spice that keeps the floral profile gr…
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 Elixir or Rose Trocadéro?
Gold Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Gold Elixir is rated 4.12/5 from 44 votes; Rose Trocadéro is rated 3.78/5 from 124 votes. Choose Gold Elixir for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose Trocadéro for a rose and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Elixir or Rose Trocadéro?
Gold Elixir lasts longest (Gold Elixir 84/100, Rose Trocadéro 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Elixir or Rose Trocadéro?
Gold Elixir projects furthest (Gold Elixir 73/100, Rose Trocadéro 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Elixir and Rose Trocadéro smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Geranium and Musk.
Is Gold Elixir or Rose Trocadéro better for summer or winter?
Gold Elixir suits evening wear; Rose Trocadéro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Elixir and Rose Trocadéro?
Gold Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Bean and Moss. Rose Trocadéro has top notes of Rose and Black Currant, heart notes of Geranium and Clove, a base of Musk and Honey.
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