Fragrance comparison

Gold Temptation vs BGTA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Temptation

AXE

3.61158 votes

Rank #16,080 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #67,472 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Temptation takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gold Temptation
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Gold Temptation4/4

BGTA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold TemptationAXE

BGTAPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 49%Want 12%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityGold Temptation

SillageGold Temptation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value0

Category winnerGold TemptationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBergamotBasil

Heart

GingerCardamomCorianderPepper

Base

ChocolateVanillaAmberSuedeCedarMusk

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Ginger and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#67,472

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold TemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Temptation by AXE is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere for men that pairs bright pear and bergamot with a dark base of chocolate and suede. Released in 2014, it offers a sweet yet grounded profile that works well for casual daily wear, especially during cooler autumn days or relaxed evening settings when you want so…

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BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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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 Temptation or BGTA?

Gold Temptation takes 4 of 4 categories. Gold Temptation is rated 3.61/5 from 158 votes; BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gold Temptation for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Gold Temptation or BGTA?

Gold Temptation lasts longest (Gold Temptation 55/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Temptation or BGTA?

Gold Temptation projects furthest (Gold Temptation 52/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Temptation and BGTA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Ginger and Cardamom.

What are the notes in Gold Temptation and BGTA?

Gold Temptation has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Suede. BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin.