Fragrance comparison

Gold Man vs Gold Rose

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,996 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gold Man

Amouage

3.901,981 votes

Rank #23,845 MuskyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Gold Rose

The Dua Brand

2.4015 votes

Rank #66,745 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gold Man
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gold Rose
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gold Man3/4

Gold Rose1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold ManAmouage

Gold RoseThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 1,981 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

2.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerGold ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

1,981 votes

13%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

87%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

white floral92%

amber84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyRose HipIncense

Heart

JasmineOrris RootMyrrh

Base

CivetMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineAmberSandalwoodPatchouliRoseMyrrhCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Myrrh and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex40

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,845

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Gold Man is a formidable woody floral musk that demands formal elegance. It positions powdery rose hip and clean lily of the valley against a heavy, resinous base of civet and frankincense. Built for freezing winter nights and black tie events, this is a commanding scent for someone who wants to stand out from…

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Gold Rose reads as a woody floral musk built around white florals, rose, amber and smooth woods. On paper, it suggests a polished floral-amber style rather than a fresh everyday rose. Expect a powdery, warm, slightly balsamic wear with jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, sandalwood, patchouli and myrrh shaping the dry-down. …

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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 Man or Gold Rose?

Gold Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Gold Man is rated 3.90/5 from 1,981 votes; Gold Rose is rated 2.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Gold Man for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gold Rose for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Man or Gold Rose?

They last about the same: Gold Rose 87/100, Gold Man 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gold Man or Gold Rose?

Gold Man projects furthest (Gold Man 78/100, Gold Rose 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Man and Gold Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Myrrh and Amber.

Is Gold Man or Gold Rose better for summer or winter?

Gold Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Man and Gold Rose?

Gold Man has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose Hip and Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Gold Rose features Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.