Gold Temptation vs Sama
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sama takes 5 of 7 categories.
Gold TemptationChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SamaChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold Temptation2/7
Sama5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sama
- Community sentiment
- Sama
- Longevity
- Sama
- Sillage & projection
- Sama
- Value for money
- Gold Temptation
- Versatility
- Sama
- 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 TemptationAXESamaMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 158 votes
Have 39%Had 49%Want 12%
4.26/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerSamaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
135 votes
55%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerSamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySama
SillageSama
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold TemptationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBergamotBasil
Heart
GingerCardamomCorianderPepper
Base
ChocolateVanillaAmberSuedeCedarMusk
Top
Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil
Heart
CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon
Base
VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Basil and Ginger. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night74
Category winnerSamaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,963
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#44,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGold TemptationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold 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…
Reviews →Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…
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 Temptation or Sama?
Sama takes 5 of 7 categories. Gold Temptation is rated 3.61/5 from 158 votes; Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Gold Temptation for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Temptation or Sama?
Sama lasts longest (Sama 75/100, Gold Temptation 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Temptation or Sama?
Sama projects furthest (Sama 57/100, Gold Temptation 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Temptation and Sama smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Basil and Ginger.
Is Gold Temptation or Sama better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sama is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Temptation is the stronger pick. Sama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Temptation and Sama?
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. Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.
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