Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Gold vs Chiiyaam

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Chiiyaam

Invocation

4.502 votes

Rank #53,473 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Pheromone Gold3/4

Chiiyaam1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

ChiiyaamInvocation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Gold

SillagePheromone Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerChiiyaamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

amber69%

herbal61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrrhLotusJuniperPalm LeafOlibanumFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CedarLavenderMandarin OrangeMintHemlockRosemarySageLabdanumOlibanumSandalwoodTobaccoNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Pheromone Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPheromone GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Chiiyaam by Invocation is an aromatic spicy fragrance that emphasizes serenity. It centers on a resinous and herbal profile, featuring cedar, mint, and sandalwood, to create a calm space. Suitable for both men and women, it is often utilized to purify environments or provide personal relaxation during stressful work h…

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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, Pheromone Gold or Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Chiiyaam is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chiiyaam for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Gold or Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Gold lasts longest (Pheromone Gold 69/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Gold or Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Gold projects furthest (Pheromone Gold 62/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Gold and Chiiyaam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Gold or Chiiyaam better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Gold suits daytime wear; Chiiyaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Gold and Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf. Chiiyaam features Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Hemlock.