King vs American Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
10%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
American Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.
KingChoose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
American GoldChoose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
King1/4
American Gold3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- American Gold
- Sillage & projection
- American Gold
- Value for money
- King
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- American Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KingAssafAmerican GoldPure Gold PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 67%Had 4%Want 30%
4.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmerican Gold
SillageAmerican Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKingBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familylavender100%
vanilla92%
tobacco84%
amber77%
sweet69%
patchouli61%
herbal100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
powdery60%
bitter50%
Scent match10%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamot
Heart
AmberPatchouli
Base
VanillaTobacco
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber
Base8-11 hrs
Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for American Gold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer29
Fall71
Winter100
Day17
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,035
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,005
PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerAmerican GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKing by Assaf opens with a bright burst of French lavender and zesty bergamot. The top notes fade quickly into an earthy heart where golden amber meets grounded patchouli. As the fragrance settles on skin, rich vanilla and dry tobacco leaf form a warm, sweet foundation. The contrast between aromatic herbs and resinous…
Reviews →American Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a brisk, bitter snap. Expect a sharp five-second alcohol burst before the oils warm. Then, aromatic lavender, bitter artemisia, and cool crushed cardamom arrive in unison. It feels dry and brisk. An unusual carrot seed note surfaces early, adding an earthy,…
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, King or American Gold?
American Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. King is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose King for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, King or American Gold?
American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, King 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, King or American Gold?
American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, King 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do King and American Gold smell similar?
Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amber and Patchouli.
Is King or American Gold better for summer or winter?
King suits evening wear; American Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in King and American Gold?
King has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Tobacco. American Gold has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Floral Notes, Cloves, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Animal notes.
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