Fragrance comparison

Gothic Angel vs Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gothic Angel

O'Driu

3.7544 votes

Rank #38,776 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition

Luce Fragrance

2.001 votes

Rank #74,035 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gothic Angel takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gothic Angel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gothic Angel2/3

Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gothic Angel
Sillage & projection: Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gothic Angel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gothic AngelO'Driu

Pink Typhoon 2016 EditionLuce Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 13%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityGothic Angel

SillagePink Typhoon 2016 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

rose92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

violet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseSandalwoodOlibanumGrapefruitLavenderTobaccoVioletWormwoodCassisMuskMimosaRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CassisLitchiLemonClary SageGrapefruit

Heart

RoseVioletPeonyOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodAmberOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Grapefruit, Violet and Cassis. 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

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,776

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGothic AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gothic Angel by O'Driu is a bold, resinous fragrance that opens with a tart burst of grapefruit, sharp lavender, and herbal wormwood before settling into a deep heart of smoky incense and sweet pipe tobacco. Created by perfumer Angelo Orazio Pregoni in 2016, this scent is built around rich amber, powdery violet, and c…

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Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition is a floral-forward chypre that pairs sharp cassis and litchi with a soft, powdery heart of violet and rose. Designed for daytime wear in spring and summer, it offers a crisp, feminine profile that sits close to the skin, making it a subtle choice for professional settings or casual garden br…

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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, Gothic Angel or Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

Gothic Angel takes 2 of 3 categories. Gothic Angel is rated 3.75/5 from 44 votes; Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gothic Angel for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gothic Angel or Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

Gothic Angel lasts longest (Gothic Angel 78/100, Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gothic Angel or Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition projects furthest (Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition 75/100, Gothic Angel 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gothic Angel and Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Violet and Cassis.

Is Gothic Angel or Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition better for summer or winter?

Gothic Angel suits evening wear; Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gothic Angel and Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

Gothic Angel features Incense, Sandalwood, Olibanum, Grapefruit and Lavender. Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition has top notes of Cassis, Litchi, Lemon and Clary Sage, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Peony and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Musk.