Fragrance comparison

Gothique vs Lineage

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,325 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gothique

Alkemia Perfumes

3.50120 votes

Rank #9,641 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Lineage

Amouage

3.681,205 votes

Rank #28,154 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gothique takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gothique
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Lineage
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Gothique4/7

Lineage3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lineage
Community sentiment: Gothique
Longevity: Lineage
Sillage & projection: Lineage
Value for money: Gothique
Versatility: Gothique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gothique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GothiqueAlkemia Perfumes

LineageAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.68/ 5 · 1,205 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerLineageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

31%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

1,205 votes

Category winnerGothiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLineage

SillageLineage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value30

Category winnerGothiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

balsamic30%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

balsamic53%

citrus42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MyrrhOlibanumCaneléStyraxCassiaBenzoinNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Atlas CedarVetiverLabdanumLiquidambar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sichuan PepperGingerPeruvian PepperSaffron

Heart

OlibanumMyrrhFenugreek

Base

LabdanumBenzoinVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Olibanum, Benzoin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer17

Fall89

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGothiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

Men10

Unisex70

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#28,154

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGothiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gothique by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Gothique was launched in 2018.

Reviews →

Amouage Lineage steps away from typical amber sweetness to deliver a dry, mineral breeze. It blends cold Sichuan pepper with the warmth of frankincense and myrrh on skin. Ideal for those who want a salty, resinous aura that defies traditional summer citrus profiles.

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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, Gothique or Lineage?

Gothique takes 4 of 7 categories. Gothique is rated 3.50/5 from 120 votes; Lineage is rated 3.68/5 from 1,205 votes. Choose Gothique for a amber and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Lineage for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gothique or Lineage?

Lineage lasts longest (Lineage 74/100, Gothique 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gothique or Lineage?

Lineage projects furthest (Lineage 58/100, Gothique 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gothique and Lineage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Olibanum, Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Gothique or Lineage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gothique is the stronger pick. For winter, Gothique is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gothique and Lineage?

Gothique features Myrrh, Olibanum, Canelé, Styrax and Cassia. Lineage has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Peruvian Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Olibanum, Myrrh and Fenugreek, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Vetiver and Patchouli.