Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Amethyst vs Goku

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

4 wins

Golden Decade Amethyst

Zara

3.7939 votes

Rank #16,800 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

0%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #19,058 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Decade Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories.

Golden Decade Amethyst
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Golden Decade Amethyst4/7

Goku3/7

Ratings & consensus: Golden Decade Amethyst
Community sentiment: Golden Decade Amethyst
Longevity: Goku
Sillage & projection: Goku
Value for money: Golden Decade Amethyst
Versatility: Goku
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Golden Decade Amethyst

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden Decade AmethystZara

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityGoku

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value31

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match0%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

MandarinCaramelLemon

Heart

Casablanca LilyJasmine

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGokuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,058

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Decade Amethyst by Zara is a floral fruity gourmand crafted for those seeking a bright, accessible scent. The opening features a zesty mix of mandarin and lemon caramel, which settles into a soft heart of Casablanca lily and jasmine. It creates a refreshing trail of musk and sweet vanilla, making it a versatile…

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Golden Decade Amethyst or Goku?

Golden Decade Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Golden Decade Amethyst for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Amethyst or Goku?

Goku lasts longest (Goku 59/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Decade Amethyst or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Amethyst and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 0% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords.

Is Golden Decade Amethyst or Goku better for summer or winter?

For summer, Goku is the stronger pick. For winter, Goku is the stronger pick. Golden Decade Amethyst suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Decade Amethyst and Goku?

Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.