Fragrance comparison

Gold Immortals Musc vs Shal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Immortals Musc

Ex Nihilo

4.2631 votes

Rank #29,867 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Shal

Asgharali

4.2015 votes

Rank #49,828 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Immortals Musc takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gold Immortals Musc
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Shal
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gold Immortals Musc4/5

Shal1/5

Ratings & consensus: Gold Immortals Musc
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Immortals Musc
Sillage & projection: Gold Immortals Musc
Value for money: Shal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Immortals Musc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold Immortals MuscEx Nihilo

ShalAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

4.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 25%Had 23%Want 52%

Category winnerGold Immortals MuscRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGold Immortals Musc

SillageGold Immortals Musc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

fresh84%

musky77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFloral Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

Bay LeafBergamotLime

Heart

PearPeonyJasmineAlmond

Base

Woody NotesAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Peony and Musk. Durations are only published for Gold Immortals Musc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall90

Winter90

Day100

Night90

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,867

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold Immortals MuscHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Immortals Musc by Ex Nihilo opens with a bright splash of juicy pear and crisp bergamot that feels like slicing into ripe fruit on a sunny morning. As the crisp opening settles down, soft pink peony and fresh floral petals take over, smoothing out any sharp edges. The real star of the dry-down is a generous cushi…

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Shal is a bright fruity floral that opens with lime, bergamot and an unusual touch of bay leaf, then softens into pear, peony and jasmine over a sweet musky amber base. It reads fresh first, then lightly creamy and warm. This looks best suited to someone who wants a feminine scent with sparkle up top and a smoother, s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gold Immortals Musc or Shal?

Gold Immortals Musc takes 4 of 5 categories. Gold Immortals Musc is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Shal is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Gold Immortals Musc for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Shal for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Immortals Musc or Shal?

Gold Immortals Musc lasts longest (Gold Immortals Musc 69/100, Shal 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Immortals Musc or Shal?

Gold Immortals Musc projects furthest (Gold Immortals Musc 65/100, Shal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Immortals Musc and Shal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Peony and Musk.

Is Gold Immortals Musc or Shal better for summer or winter?

Gold Immortals Musc suits daytime wear; Shal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Immortals Musc and Shal?

Gold Immortals Musc has top notes of Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony and Floral Notes, a base of Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean. Shal has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Pear, Peony, Jasmine and Almond, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.