Fragrance comparison

Lobogal Gold vs U

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #31,609 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Adolfo Dominguez

4.0039 votes

Rank #50,659 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lobogal Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
U
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lobogal Gold4/5

U1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lobogal GoldLobogal

UAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 29%Had 55%Want 16%

Category winnerURating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

25%Love

55%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLobogal Gold

SillageLobogal Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLobogal GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery53%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

Top

BergamotRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,609

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,659

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLobogal GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

Reviews →

U by Adolfo Dominguez is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. U was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia…

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, Lobogal Gold or U?

Lobogal Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes; U is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose U for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lobogal Gold or U?

Lobogal Gold lasts longest (Lobogal Gold 60/100, U 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lobogal Gold or U?

Lobogal Gold projects furthest (Lobogal Gold 55/100, U 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lobogal Gold and U smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Magnolia and Freesia.

Is Lobogal Gold or U better for summer or winter?

Lobogal Gold suits daytime wear; U suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lobogal Gold and U?

Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach. U has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.