Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs Gauss

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

Ispahan

Amberfig

3.577 votes

Rank #65,706 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Gauss

Thera Cosméticos

4.0850 votes

Rank #26,040 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gauss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gauss
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ispahan1/4

Gauss3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspahanAmberfig

GaussThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%

4.08/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

52%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGauss

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGaussBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

iris91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

earthy56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonRaspberryCassis

Heart

RoseDamask RosePeanutIrisHoney

Base

White MuskTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Red FruitsRaspberryCassis

Heart

IrisCedarCinnamonPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cassis, Iris and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring36

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,706

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,040

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGaussHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Amberfig is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Ispahan was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis; middle notes are Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut, Iris and Honey; base notes are White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Reviews →

Gauss opens with a sharp burst of red fruits, raspberry, and cassis that cuts through cold air immediately. As the initial berry pop softens, a dense heart of powdery iris and cedar takes over, adding a dry texture that grounds the sweetness. Cinnamon and patchouli bring a subtle spicy warmth in the background without…

Reviews →

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, Ispahan or Gauss?

Gauss takes 3 of 4 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Gauss is rated 4.08/5 from 50 votes. Choose Ispahan for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gauss for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Gauss?

Gauss lasts longest (Gauss 82/100, Ispahan 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Gauss?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 81/100, Gauss 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Gauss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cassis, Iris and Tonka Bean.

Is Ispahan or Gauss better for summer or winter?

Ispahan suits daytime wear; Gauss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Gauss?

Ispahan has top notes of Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut and Iris, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Gauss has top notes of Red Fruits, Raspberry and Cassis, heart notes of Iris, Cedar, Cinnamon and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.