Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs MCM Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Ispahan

Amberfig

3.577 votes

Rank #65,706 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

MCM Gold

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1527 votes

Rank #35,639 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Gold
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ispahan1/4

MCM Gold3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspahanAmberfig

MCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

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

30%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMCM Gold

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMCM GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

honey69%

fruity61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fruity

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

PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet

Base

HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Cassis, Damask Rose and Honey. 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

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,706

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,639

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMCM GoldHigher 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.

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MCM Gold is a warm, fruity white floral with honeyed softness, melon freshness, mimosa, and a prominent tuberose heart. Reviewers often compare it to Givenchy Amarige, but describe MCM Gold as lighter, softer, and more watery in feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine 1990s florals with sweetness and presence. Samp…

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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, Ispahan or MCM Gold?

MCM Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Ispahan for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or MCM Gold?

MCM Gold lasts longest (MCM Gold 68/100, Ispahan 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or MCM Gold?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 81/100, MCM Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and MCM Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Cassis, Damask Rose and Honey.

Is Ispahan or MCM Gold better for summer or winter?

Ispahan suits daytime wear; MCM Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and MCM Gold?

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. MCM Gold has top notes of Passionfruit, Melon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Honey, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh.