Fragrance comparison

Gold Rush vs Spectrum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Rush

Richard

3.3537 votes

Rank #17,466 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Spectrum

Zimaya

4.0019 votes

Rank #39,147 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Rush takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gold Rush
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Spectrum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gold Rush4/5

Spectrum1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold RushRichard

SpectrumZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 64%

Category winnerSpectrumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

47%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGold Rush

SillageGold Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value52

Category winnerGold RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLimeGrapefruit

Heart

Black PepperFlintBlack CurrantAppleOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarGeraniumBenzoinVetiverPink Pepper

Top

LimeGrapefruitLavender

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleJasmine

Base

juniper berryVetiverMuskBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Grapefruit and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men71

Unisex18

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#39,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGold RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Rush by Richard acts as a bold aromatic spicy statement for those who enjoy punchy transitions. It opens with sharp lime and grapefruit before settling into a heart of black pepper and flint. Best worn during transitional spring weather, this unisex scent projects confidence without relying on sweetness. It sits …

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Zimaya Spectrum opens with a sharp burst of lime and bitter grapefruit, immediately lifted by clean herbal lavender. As the initial citrus blast settles after fifteen minutes, black currant and juicy pineapple bring a mild tart sweetness that balances the top layer. The base grounds the bright fruits with crisp junipe…

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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 Rush or Spectrum?

Gold Rush takes 4 of 5 categories. Gold Rush is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes; Spectrum is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Gold Rush for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Spectrum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rush or Spectrum?

Gold Rush lasts longest (Gold Rush 66/100, Spectrum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rush or Spectrum?

Gold Rush projects furthest (Gold Rush 59/100, Spectrum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rush and Spectrum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Grapefruit and Black Pepper.

Is Gold Rush or Spectrum better for summer or winter?

Gold Rush suits daytime wear; Spectrum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Rush and Spectrum?

Gold Rush has top notes of Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Flint, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Geranium and Benzoin. Spectrum has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Musk and Black Pepper.