Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Gold vs Medullary-ray

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Medullary-ray

Jorum Studio

3.71117 votes

Rank #33,336 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Medullary-ray
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Pheromone Gold3/5

Medullary-ray2/5

Ratings & consensus: Pheromone Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Medullary-ray
Sillage & projection: Pheromone Gold
Value for money: Medullary-ray
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

Medullary-rayJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

3.71/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

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

32%Love

32%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMedullary-ray

SillagePheromone Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMedullary-rayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

leather60%

amber50%

Scent match39%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

OliveGuaiac WoodHayCedarValerianCastoreumMyrrhVetiverJuniperOlibanumFig LeafSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men43

Unisex58

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#33,336

PerfumerEuan McCall

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…

Reviews →

Medullary-ray by Jorum Studio is a woody, green fragrance that captures the smell of a woodcarver's workshop. A crisp blast of dry cedar shavings meets Tuscan olive oil and fig leaf, creating an unsweet, savory aroma. It works beautifully for crisp autumn days when you want a dry, textured scent that feels grounded.

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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 Medullary-ray?

Pheromone Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Medullary-ray is rated 3.71/5 from 117 votes. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Medullary-ray for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Gold or Medullary-ray?

They last about the same: Medullary-ray 71/100, Pheromone Gold 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Gold or Medullary-ray?

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

Do Pheromone Gold and Medullary-ray smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Juniper and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Gold or Medullary-ray better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pheromone Gold and Medullary-ray?

Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf. Medullary-ray features Olive, Guaiac Wood, Hay, Cedar and Valerian.