Fragrance comparison

Gold Rose vs Kingsman

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Gold Rose

Manos Gerakinis

4.754 votes

Rank #42,674 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Kingsman

Maison Alhambra

3.93103 votes

Rank #15,322 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gold Rose
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kingsman
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gold Rose2/4

Kingsman2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold RoseManos Gerakinis

KingsmanMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

37%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value87

Category winnerKingsmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink RoseWhite RoseCitrusesBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletGeraniumVanillaThyme

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesCedar

Top

Juniper BerriesBlood OrangeCitrusesSicilian Lemon

Heart

SageLavenderBlack PepperGeranium

Base

CedarPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Pepper, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Gold Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall67

Winter21

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 26%Work 19%Casual 14%

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKingsmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Gold Rose is an unconventional, dark floral built on sharp contrast. It opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper and tart citruses that cuts right through a pairing of pink rose and white rose petals. Do not expect sweet bath soap. The heart warms into earthy thyme and powdery violet, softened by…

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Kingsman by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a blend of juniper berries, blood orange, and Sicilian lemon. This 2022 release offers a crisp, citrus-forward opening that transitions into a heart of sage and lavender. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for men looking for a versatile, cle…

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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 Rose or Kingsman?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Rose is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Kingsman is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes. Choose Gold Rose for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kingsman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rose or Kingsman?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, Kingsman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rose or Kingsman?

Gold Rose projects furthest (Gold Rose 75/100, Kingsman 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rose and Kingsman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Pepper, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Gold Rose or Kingsman better for summer or winter?

Gold Rose suits evening wear; Kingsman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Rose and Kingsman?

Gold Rose has top notes of Pink Rose, White Rose, Citruses and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Geranium, Vanilla and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes and Cedar. Kingsman has top notes of Juniper Berries, Blood Orange, Citruses and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Lavender, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver.