Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Gold vs Kyphi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kyphi

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

3.19325 votes

Rank #9,666 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyphi takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Pheromone Gold2/5

Kyphi3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

KyphiOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

3.19/ 5 · 325 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

25%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

262 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityKyphi

SillagePheromone Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value62

Category winnerKyphiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, 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

OlibanumSpicesBeeswaxLemongrassMyrhhNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)French labdanumSaffronBitter OrangeCyperus esculentusBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Juniper 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

Spring52

Summer30

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex85

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,666

PerfumerEllen Covey

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerKyphiHigher 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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Kyphi by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes offers a dense, resinous experience inspired by ancient Egyptian incense. It balances spicy frankincense and myrrh with a bracing hit of lemongrass and beeswax. Best suited for autumn evenings or quiet meditation, this unisex fragrance leans heavily into its woody, balsamic pr…

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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 Kyphi?

Kyphi takes 3 of 5 categories. Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Kyphi is rated 3.19/5 from 325 votes. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kyphi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Gold or Kyphi?

Kyphi lasts longest (Kyphi 72/100, Pheromone Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Gold or Kyphi?

Pheromone Gold projects furthest (Pheromone Gold 62/100, Kyphi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Gold and Kyphi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Juniper and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Gold or Kyphi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pheromone Gold and Kyphi?

Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf. Kyphi features Olibanum, Spices, Beeswax, Lemongrass and Myrhh.