Fragrance comparison

Golden Decade Amethyst vs Lobogal Gold

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

4 wins

Golden Decade Amethyst

Zara

3.7939 votes

Rank #16,800 CitrusWhite Floral

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #28,638 FruityFloral

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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.
Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Golden Decade Amethyst4/7

Lobogal Gold3/7

Ratings & consensus: Golden Decade Amethyst
Community sentiment: Golden Decade Amethyst
Longevity: Lobogal Gold
Sillage & projection: Lobogal Gold
Value for money: Golden Decade Amethyst
Versatility: Lobogal Gold
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

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLobogal Gold

SillageLobogal Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGolden Decade AmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

musky83%

caramel74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinCaramelLemon

Heart

Casablanca LilyJasmine

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Casablanca Lily, Jasmine and Musk. Note 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

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerLobogal GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#28,638

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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 Lobogal Gold?

Golden Decade Amethyst takes 4 of 7 categories. Golden Decade Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes; Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 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 Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Decade Amethyst or Lobogal Gold?

Lobogal Gold lasts longest (Lobogal Gold 60/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Decade Amethyst or Lobogal Gold?

Lobogal Gold projects furthest (Lobogal Gold 55/100, Golden Decade Amethyst 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Decade Amethyst and Lobogal Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Casablanca Lily, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Golden Decade Amethyst or Lobogal Gold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Golden Decade Amethyst and Lobogal Gold?

Golden Decade Amethyst has top notes of Mandarin, Caramel and Lemon, heart notes of Casablanca Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach.