Gold Rush vs Throne 荆棘凛冽
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Gold RushChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Throne 荆棘凛冽Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold Rush2/4
Throne 荆棘凛冽2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Throne 荆棘凛冽
- Sillage & projection
- Throne 荆棘凛冽
- 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 RushRichardThrone 荆棘凛冽Zhufu 竹浮Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 20%Want 57%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
29%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThrone 荆棘凛冽
SillageThrone 荆棘凛冽
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold RushBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
patchouli84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
aromatic48%
soft spicy30%
Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLimeGrapefruit
Heart
Black PepperFlintBlack CurrantAppleOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarGeraniumBenzoinVetiverPink Pepper
Top
Bitter OrangeGrapefruitLimeMint
Heart
Pink PepperBlack Pepper
Base
CedarwoodCashmere WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,428
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#44,483
PerfumerMeng Gu
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGold RushHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold 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 …
Reviews →Throne by Zhufu opens with a brisk, puckering splash of bitter orange, sour lime, and crushed mint leaves that immediately wakes up the palate. As the sharp citrus accord loses its initial sting, a warm heart of cracked black pepper and pink pepper emerges, adding a dry spice prickle on skin. The base relies on clean …
Reviews →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 Throne 荆棘凛冽?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Rush is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes; Throne 荆棘凛冽 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 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 Throne 荆棘凛冽 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Rush or Throne 荆棘凛冽?
Throne 荆棘凛冽 lasts longest (Throne 荆棘凛冽 80/100, Gold Rush 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Rush or Throne 荆棘凛冽?
Throne 荆棘凛冽 projects furthest (Throne 荆棘凛冽 75/100, Gold Rush 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Rush and Throne 荆棘凛冽 smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Vetiver.
Is Gold Rush or Throne 荆棘凛冽 better for summer or winter?
Gold Rush suits daytime wear; Throne 荆棘凛冽 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Rush and Throne 荆棘凛冽?
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. Throne 荆棘凛冽 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.
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