Fragrance comparison

Osmose vs Gold

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Osmose

Detaille

3.6123 votes

Rank #50,793 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Gold

Intelligent

4.673 votes

Rank #33,923 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Osmose
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gold
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Osmose0/4

Gold4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OsmoseDetaille

GoldIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

citrus65%

aromatic53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotTangerineBasilGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperOrange BlossomTobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliAmberVetiverMossLeather

Top

BasilGrapefruitCoriander

Heart

Orange BlossomPepperCardamomVanillaGinger

Base

BenzoinCedarTobaccoAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Ginger, Pepper and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Osmose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night35

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The initial burst is sharp. Detaille Osmose opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and zesty ginger that wakes up your nose before soothing down into herbal basil leaves. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol and sharp citrus evaporate, a warm spine of black pepper, dry tobacco leaf, a…

Reviews →

Gold by Intelligent is a bold, aromatic scent for men that highlights a crisp blend of grapefruit and basil. It evolves with a spicy, resinous core of ginger and tobacco, creating a sophisticated feel. This 2024 launch fits well into evening wear and upscale events where you want a scent that lingers on the skin throu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Osmose or Gold?

Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Osmose is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes; Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Osmose for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gold for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Osmose or Gold?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 87/100, Osmose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Osmose or Gold?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 75/100, Osmose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Osmose and Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Ginger, Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is Osmose or Gold better for summer or winter?

Osmose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Osmose and Gold?

Osmose has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Basil, heart notes of Pepper, Orange Blossom and Tobacco, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver. Gold has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Pepper, Cardamom and Vanilla, a base of Benzoin, Cedar, Tobacco and Amber.