Fragrance comparison

Gucci Oud vs Marjan Gold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 766 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gucci Oud

Gucci

4.05747 votes

Rank #2,085 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Marjan Gold

Armaf

3.6819 votes

Rank #36,383 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gucci Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Marjan Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gucci Oud3/5

Marjan Gold2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci Oud
Sillage & projection: Marjan Gold
Value for money: Marjan Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci OudGucci

Marjan GoldArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%

Category winnerGucci OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

747 votes

32%Love

26%Like

21%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGucci Oud

SillageMarjan Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarjan GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

Top

SaffronPearRaspberry

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer21

Fall95

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring43

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex47

Women35

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#36,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGucci OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Oud by Gucci brings together sweet tart fruits and dark woods in an accessible oriental blend. The scent opens with a noticeable burst of ripe raspberry and crisp pear, sprinkled with warm saffron. Soon, Bulgarian rose and orange blossom take over the heart, creating a rich floral character with a jammy sweetnes…

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Marjan Gold opens with a sharp kick of saffron mixed with the sweetness of ripe raspberry. As it warms on the skin, a dry, leathery suede emerges to ground the initial sweetness, keeping the blend from turning into a simple fruity floral. It is a dense, warm scent that works best in cool autumn weather or for evening …

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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, Gucci Oud or Marjan Gold?

Gucci Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Gucci Oud is rated 4.05/5 from 747 votes; Marjan Gold is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Gucci Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Marjan Gold for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Oud or Marjan Gold?

Gucci Oud lasts longest (Gucci Oud 72/100, Marjan Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Oud or Marjan Gold?

Marjan Gold projects furthest (Marjan Gold 72/100, Gucci Oud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Oud and Marjan Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Gucci Oud or Marjan Gold better for summer or winter?

Gucci Oud suits evening wear; Marjan Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Oud and Marjan Gold?

Gucci Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Marjan Gold has top notes of Saffron, Pear and Raspberry, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.