Fragrance comparison

Gold Rose vs Targa

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Gold Rose

Manos Gerakinis

4.754 votes

Rank #42,674 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,306 WoodyAmber

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.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Gold Rose2/4

Targa2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold RoseManos Gerakinis

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

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

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTargaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cedar. 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

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,306

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher 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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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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 Targa?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Rose is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Gold Rose for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rose or Targa?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, Targa 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rose or Targa?

Gold Rose projects furthest (Gold Rose 75/100, Targa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rose and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Black Pepper, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Gold Rose or Targa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gold Rose and Targa?

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. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).