Fragrance comparison

Magdalene Vintage 2021 vs Pheromone Gold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magdalene Vintage 2021

House of Matriarch

3.504 votes

Rank #64,630 AmberWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magdalene Vintage 2021 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Magdalene Vintage 2021
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pheromone Gold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magdalene Vintage 20214/5

Pheromone Gold1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magdalene Vintage 2021
Sillage & projection: Magdalene Vintage 2021
Value for money: Magdalene Vintage 2021
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Magdalene Vintage 2021
Fragranxe ranking: Pheromone Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magdalene Vintage 2021House of Matriarch

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 2%Want 77%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagdalene Vintage 2021

SillageMagdalene Vintage 2021

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMagdalene Vintage 2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

fresh spicy60%

oud50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French RoseNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrrhLabdanumOpoponaxCopaiba balmSandalwoodCedarAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumCopal

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrrhLotusJuniperPalm LeafOlibanumFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMagdalene Vintage 2021Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,630

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPheromone GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magdalene Vintage 2021 by House of Matriarch presents a rich, grounded exploration of historic botanical resins. The fragrance opens with an earthy blast of Himalayan nard and cedar wood before softening into a velvety heart of French rose and sticky myrrh. As it settles, warm labdanum and balsamic copal create a comf…

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Pheromone Gold by Marilyn Miglin presents an unusual combination of fresh spicy botanicals, dry resins, and airy floral notes. The fragrance opens with a sharp, aromatic burst of green palm leaf and crisp juniper, giving it a brisk herbal quality right away. As it settles, earthy Himalayan nard and watery lotus temper…

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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, Magdalene Vintage 2021 or Pheromone Gold?

Magdalene Vintage 2021 takes 4 of 5 categories. Magdalene Vintage 2021 is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Magdalene Vintage 2021 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magdalene Vintage 2021 or Pheromone Gold?

Magdalene Vintage 2021 lasts longest (Magdalene Vintage 2021 80/100, Pheromone Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magdalene Vintage 2021 or Pheromone Gold?

Magdalene Vintage 2021 projects furthest (Magdalene Vintage 2021 67/100, Pheromone Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magdalene Vintage 2021 and Pheromone Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh and Olibanum.

Is Magdalene Vintage 2021 or Pheromone Gold better for summer or winter?

Magdalene Vintage 2021 suits evening wear; Pheromone Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magdalene Vintage 2021 and Pheromone Gold?

Magdalene Vintage 2021 features French Rose, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Labdanum and Opoponax. Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf.