Fragrance comparison

Gold Rush vs Symbolus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

Gold Rush

Richard

3.3537 votes

Rank #17,557 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Symbolus

Água de Cheiro

4.4314 votes

Rank #44,902 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Symbolus takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Gold Rush2/5

Symbolus3/5

Ratings & consensus: Symbolus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Symbolus
Sillage & projection: Symbolus
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

SymbolusÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 57%

4.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 45%Had 34%Want 21%

Category winnerSymbolusRating 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

50%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySymbolus

SillageSymbolus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGold RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

patchouli84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Lime

Heart

Lavender

Base

Cedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime and Cedar. 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–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#44,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Symbolus by Água de Cheiro brings a straightforward, crisp aromatic profile for daily wear. It opens with a sharp burst of lime that quickly transitions into a clean lavender heart. The experience settles into a reliable, dry cedar base, providing a crisp, woody foundation that performs well during the warmer months. …

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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 Symbolus?

Symbolus takes 3 of 5 categories. Gold Rush is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes; Symbolus is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose Gold Rush for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Symbolus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rush or Symbolus?

Symbolus lasts longest (Symbolus 69/100, Gold Rush 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rush or Symbolus?

Symbolus projects furthest (Symbolus 68/100, Gold Rush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rush and Symbolus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime and Cedar.

Is Gold Rush or Symbolus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gold Rush and Symbolus?

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. Symbolus has top notes of Lime, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Cedar.