Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Gold vs Psychoterratica III

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Pheromone Gold

Marilyn Miglin

4.0010 votes

Rank #23,431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Psychoterratica III

Jorum Studio

4.5552 votes

Rank #4,886 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Psychoterratica III takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pheromone Gold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Psychoterratica III
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Pheromone Gold0/5

Psychoterratica III5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone GoldMarilyn Miglin

Psychoterratica IIIJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.55/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerPsychoterratica IIIRating 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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPsychoterratica III

SillagePsychoterratica III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value72

Category winnerPsychoterratica IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

floral77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%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

Black PepperGrapefruitCardamomJuniperElemi resinRoseClary SageMineral notesMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)

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

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#4,886

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerPsychoterratica IIIHigher 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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Psychoterratica III by Jorum Studio presents a dry, peppery wilderness on the skin. This unisex perfume merges sharp juniper with warm, resinous myrrh, making it a compelling option for crisp autumn walks. It avoids typical sweet floral lanes, focusing instead on mineral mossiness and wood smoke that appeals to those …

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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 Psychoterratica III?

Psychoterratica III takes 5 of 5 categories. Pheromone Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Psychoterratica III is rated 4.55/5 from 52 votes. Choose Pheromone Gold for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Psychoterratica III for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Gold or Psychoterratica III?

Psychoterratica III lasts longest (Psychoterratica III 83/100, Pheromone Gold 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Gold or Psychoterratica III?

Psychoterratica III projects furthest (Psychoterratica III 78/100, Pheromone Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Gold and Psychoterratica III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Juniper and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Gold or Psychoterratica III better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Gold suits daytime wear; Psychoterratica III suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Gold and Psychoterratica III?

Pheromone Gold features Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Myrrh, Lotus, Juniper and Palm Leaf. Psychoterratica III features Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom, Juniper and Elemi resin.