Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Gold vs Fin de l Automne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Fin de l Automne

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #64,301 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pheromone Gold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fin de l Automne
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Pheromone Gold2/4

Fin de l Automne2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

Fin de l AutomneYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Gold

SillageFin de l Automne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

MyrrhOlibanumVetiverTobaccoHayAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCognacBlack PepperGalbanumBalsam FirMuhuhu

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFin de l AutomneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#64,301

PerfumerYan Froloff

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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Fin de l Automne by YanFroloff captures the crisp, contemplative mood of late November when cold air rolls over fallen leaves. The scent opens with sharp green galbanum, fresh crushed juniper berries, and a brisk splash of rich cognac that warms the chest. As the brisk opening settles, dry hay and cured tobacco leaf s…

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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 Fin de l Automne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Fin de l Automne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fin de l Automne for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Gold or Fin de l Automne?

Pheromone Gold lasts longest (Pheromone Gold 69/100, Fin de l Automne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Gold or Fin de l Automne?

Fin de l Automne projects furthest (Fin de l Automne 75/100, Pheromone Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Gold and Fin de l Automne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Gold or Fin de l Automne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pheromone Gold and Fin de l Automne?

Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf. Fin de l Automne features Myrrh, Olibanum, Vetiver, Tobacco and Hay.