Fragrance comparison

Gothic Angel vs Ryder

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 337 ratings analysed

Gothic Angel

O'Driu

3.7544 votes

Rank #41,279 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ryder

Ex Idolo

4.23293 votes

Rank #3,315 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ryder takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gothic Angel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ryder
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gothic Angel1/7

Ryder5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gothic AngelO'Driu

RyderEx Idolo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

4.23/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerRyderRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerRyderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRyder

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value49

Category winnerRyderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

amber100%

woody83%

tobacco65%

balsamic48%

vanilla30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber 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

Notes

AmberResinsTobaccoOlibanumTahitian Vanilladark woodsy notesJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Ryder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day69

Night100

Spring26

Summer11

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerGothic AngelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men30

Unisex63

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,279

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerRyderHigher 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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Ryder by Ex Idolo opens with a rich wave of golden amber and sweet pipe tobacco, balanced by dry frankincense and dark woods. Instead of turning into a sugary dessert, the Tahitian vanilla settles into smooth resins and an earthy, antique cedar warmth. You get an impression of an old wooden reading room with glowing e…

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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, Gothic Angel or Ryder?

Ryder takes 5 of 7 categories. Gothic Angel is rated 3.75/5 from 44 votes; Ryder is rated 4.23/5 from 293 votes. Choose Gothic Angel for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ryder for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gothic Angel or Ryder?

They last about the same: Ryder 80/100, Gothic Angel 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gothic Angel or Ryder?

Projection is very close: Gothic Angel 64/100, Ryder 64/100 for sillage.

Do Gothic Angel and Ryder smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Tobacco.

Is Gothic Angel or Ryder better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gothic Angel is the stronger pick. For winter, Ryder is the stronger pick. Gothic Angel suits evening wear; Ryder suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.