Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Gold vs Gothique

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Gothique

Alkemia Perfumes

3.50120 votes

Rank #10,047 AmberSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Pheromone Gold3/5

Gothique2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

GothiqueAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerPheromone GoldRating 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

24%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Gold

SillagePheromone Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value82

Category winnerGothiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

amber100%

sweet86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

balsamic30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and aromatic

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

MyrrhOlibanumCaneléStyraxCassiaBenzoinNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Atlas CedarVetiverLabdanumLiquidambar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh 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

Spring20

Summer17

Fall89

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerGothiqueHigher 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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Gothique by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Gothique was launched in 2018.

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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 Gothique?

Pheromone Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Gothique is rated 3.50/5 from 120 votes. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gothique for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Gold or Gothique?

They last about the same: Pheromone Gold 69/100, Gothique 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Gold or Gothique?

Pheromone Gold projects furthest (Pheromone Gold 62/100, Gothique 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Gold and Gothique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Gold or Gothique better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pheromone Gold and Gothique?

Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf. Gothique features Myrrh, Olibanum, Canelé, Styrax and Cassia.