Fragrance comparison

Master of Gold vs Paris – Biarritz

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,026 ratings analysed

3 wins

Master of Gold

New Brand Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #62,768 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Master of Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Master of Gold
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Master of Gold3/4

Paris – Biarritz1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Master of Gold
Sillage & projection: Master of Gold
Value for money: Master of Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Biarritz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Master of GoldNew Brand Parfums

Paris – BiarritzChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMaster of Gold

SillageMaster of Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMaster of GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

woody70%

tropical60%

amber50%

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoTangerineOrangeNeroliBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomViolet Leaves

Base

AmberSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orange, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Paris – Biarritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – BiarritzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Master of Gold is a bright fruity floral built around juicy citrus and mango, then softened with orange blossom, violet leaf, and a musky woody base. It usually reads sweet first, then cleaner and smoother as it settles. For shoppers who like tropical-floral scents with noticeable presence, this one looks most comfort…

Reviews →

Chanel Paris - Biarritz captures the brisk, refreshing atmosphere of the Basque coastline with an exhilarating splash of sun-drenched citrus. The initial spray delivers juicy Sicilian tangerine, tart grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening softens, delicate neroli an…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Master of Gold or Paris – Biarritz?

Master of Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Master of Gold is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes. Choose Master of Gold for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Master of Gold or Paris – Biarritz?

Master of Gold lasts longest (Master of Gold 75/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Master of Gold or Paris – Biarritz?

Master of Gold projects furthest (Master of Gold 69/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Master of Gold and Paris – Biarritz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orange, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is Master of Gold or Paris – Biarritz better for summer or winter?

Master of Gold suits evening wear; Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Master of Gold and Paris – Biarritz?

Master of Gold has top notes of Mango, Tangerine, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Paris – Biarritz has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Patchouli.