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Knize Ten vs Knize Ten Golden Edition

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

Updated 2,191 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Knize Ten

    Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Knize Ten Golden Edition

    Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Knize Ten5/7
Knize Ten Golden Edition2/7
Ratings & consensus
Knize Ten Golden Edition
Community sentiment
Knize Ten
Longevity
Knize Ten
Sillage & projection
Knize Ten
Value for money
Knize Ten
Versatility
Knize Ten Golden Edition
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knize Ten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Knize TenKnize
Knize Ten Golden EditionKnize
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 43%
Category winnerKnize Ten Golden EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,204 votes

52%Love
30%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerKnize TenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value59
Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
leather100%
woody92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both leather, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
Top
Amalfi LemonOrangeBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CarnationIrisVirginia CedarSandalwoodJasmineGeraniumRoseCinnamon
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossVanilleAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Orange and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer26
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night–
Category winnerKnize Ten Golden EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men77
Unisex20
Women3
Men76
Unisex24
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#184

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Overall rank#27,140

PerfumerHeinz Gottschalk, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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Knize Ten Golden Edition is a bold leather fragrance for men, celebrating the brand's heritage with a sophisticated blend. It opens with bright citrus notes, transitioning into a floral heart before grounding in a deep, animalic base of leather and castoreum. Ideal for autumn and winter, it offers a mature, commanding…

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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, Knize Ten or Knize Ten Golden Edition?

Knize Ten takes 5 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Knize Ten Golden Edition is rated 4.18/5 from 189 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Knize Ten Golden Edition for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Knize Ten Golden Edition?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Knize Ten Golden Edition 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Ten or Knize Ten Golden Edition?

Projection is very close: Knize Ten 72/100, Knize Ten Golden Edition 70/100 for sillage.

Do Knize Ten and Knize Ten Golden Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Orange and Petitgrain.

Is Knize Ten or Knize Ten Golden Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Knize Ten Golden Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Knize Ten Golden Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Ten and Knize Ten Golden Edition?

Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. Knize Ten Golden Edition has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Vanille.

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