It Factor vs Goku
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
It Factor takes 4 of 7 categories.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
GokuChoose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
It Factor4/7
Goku3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- It Factor
- Community sentiment
- It Factor
- Longevity
- It Factor
- Sillage & projection
- Goku
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Goku
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Goku
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It FactorDossierGokuPisello ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
2.42/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%
Category winnerIt FactorRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
30%Love
2%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
58%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerIt FactorMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIt Factor
SillageGoku
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
marine100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
woody77%
fresh69%
fruity61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
Top
Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom
Heart
Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom
Base
Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger and Incense. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Spring82
Summer100
Fall64
Winter73
Day100
Night80
Category winnerGokuMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,885
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews47
Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …
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, It Factor or Goku?
It Factor takes 4 of 7 categories. It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, It Factor or Goku?
It Factor lasts longest (It Factor 64/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, It Factor or Goku?
Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do It Factor and Goku smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger and Incense.
Is It Factor or Goku better for summer or winter?
For summer, Goku is the stronger pick. For winter, It Factor is the stronger pick. It Factor suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It Factor and Goku?
It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.
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