Fragrance comparison

Golden Rush vs Post Scriptum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

2 wins

Golden Rush

Alexandria Fragrances

3.8385 votes

Rank #25,585 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Post Scriptum

Irie

3.506 votes

Rank #66,629 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Rush takes 2 of 3 categories.

Golden Rush
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Post Scriptum
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Golden Rush2/3

Post Scriptum1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Post Scriptum
Sillage & projection: Golden Rush
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Golden Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden RushAlexandria Fragrances

Post ScriptumIrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 48%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

78 votes

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPost Scriptum

SillageGolden Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

balsamic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

oud42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryOlibanumOrangeLabdanumCorianderTarragon

Heart

HoneyCinnamonGuaiac WoodClovesRoseBay LeafOrchidCelery Seeds

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhOpoponaxCedarPatchouliMuskOakAmbergris

Top

WormwoodSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrhhOpoponaxLabdanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Opoponax and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,585

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#66,629

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGolden RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Rush is a rich, honeyed amber fragrance with a warm spicy core and a woody oud base. The opening mixes dark blackberry, resin and citrus, then settles into cinnamon, honey and dry woods. It usually reads masculine and best suits cooler weather, evening wear, or anyone who likes sweet oriental scents with depth…

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Post Scriptum by Irie opens with a sharp flash of bitter wormwood and dry aromatic spices before grounding itself in thick, golden resins. Perfumer Julien Rasquinet builds the heart around smoky myrrh, sweet opoponax, and sticky labdanum, creating a deep balsamic weight on skin. As the initial herbal prickle softens, …

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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, Golden Rush or Post Scriptum?

Golden Rush takes 2 of 3 categories. Golden Rush is rated 3.83/5 from 85 votes; Post Scriptum is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Golden Rush for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Post Scriptum for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Rush or Post Scriptum?

They last about the same: Post Scriptum 70/100, Golden Rush 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Golden Rush or Post Scriptum?

Golden Rush projects furthest (Golden Rush 60/100, Post Scriptum 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Rush and Post Scriptum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Opoponax and Ambergris.

Is Golden Rush or Post Scriptum better for summer or winter?

Post Scriptum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Rush and Post Scriptum?

Golden Rush has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Orange and Labdanum, heart notes of Honey, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Cloves, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Opoponax and Cedar. Post Scriptum has top notes of Wormwood and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Myrhh, Opoponax and Labdanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Ambergris.