Fragrance comparison

Gold Issime vs Ecusson

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 382 ratings analysed

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,045 PowderyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ecusson

Jean d'Albret

4.4798 votes

Rank #26,164 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecusson takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ecusson
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gold Issime2/7

Ecusson5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

EcussonJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.47/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerEcussonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

59%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerEcussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityEcusson

SillageEcusson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value60

Category winnerGold IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose

Base

OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerEcussonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#26,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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Ecusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gold Issime or Ecusson?

Ecusson takes 5 of 7 categories. Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes; Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Issime or Ecusson?

Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 68/100, Gold Issime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Issime or Ecusson?

Ecusson projects furthest (Ecusson 60/100, Gold Issime 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Issime and Ecusson smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Gold Issime or Ecusson better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ecusson is the stronger pick. For winter, Ecusson is the stronger pick. Gold Issime suits daytime wear; Ecusson suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Issime and Ecusson?

Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet. Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.