Fragrance comparison

Percival vs Goku

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,195 ratings analysed

4 wins

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,814 AmberWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #19,192 MarineAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Percival takes 4 of 7 categories.

Percival
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Percival4/7

Goku3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PercivalParfums de Marly

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerPercivalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,142 votes

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerPercivalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityPercival

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value31

Category winnerGokuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom

Base6-10 hrs

AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Percival, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGokuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 18%Party 15%

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,814

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#19,192

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerPercivalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…

Reviews →

Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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, Percival or Goku?

Percival takes 4 of 7 categories. Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Percival or Goku?

Percival lasts longest (Percival 72/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Percival or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, Percival 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Percival and Goku smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Ambroxan.

Is Percival or Goku better for summer or winter?

For summer, Goku is the stronger pick. For winter, Goku is the stronger pick. Percival suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Percival and Goku?

Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.