Épine de Rose vs Gold Aoud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Aoud takes 5 of 5 categories.
Épine de RoseChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold AoudChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Épine de Rose0/5
Gold Aoud5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gold Aoud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Aoud
- Sillage & projection
- Gold Aoud
- Value for money
- Gold Aoud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gold Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Épine de RoseMizensirGold AoudManceraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
3.86/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%
Category winnerGold AoudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
30%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
37%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
213 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Aoud
SillageGold Aoud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold AoudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus91%
soft spicy83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
floral56%
citrus100%
woody92%
rose84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, rose and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)
Heart
Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper
Base
CedarIncense
Top15-30 mins
Agarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeSaffronBlack PepperBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Bulgarian RoseJasminePatchouli
Base8-11+ hrs
AmberWhite MuskLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMadagascar VanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Agarwood (Oud), Bulgarian Rose and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Gold Aoud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall70
Winter20
Day100
Night75
Spring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,170
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#7,606
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerGold AoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉpine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…
Reviews →Mancera Gold Aoud delivers an energetic twist on the classic Eastern rose and wood pairing. The first spray releases a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and tangy mandarin orange that cuts through the initial solvent punch. Within fifteen minutes, this bright citrus haze softens into a rich core of Bulgarian rose, earth…
Reviews →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, Épine de Rose or Gold Aoud?
Gold Aoud takes 5 of 5 categories. Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Gold Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 213 votes. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold Aoud for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Épine de Rose or Gold Aoud?
Gold Aoud lasts longest (Gold Aoud 81/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Épine de Rose or Gold Aoud?
Gold Aoud projects furthest (Gold Aoud 74/100, Épine de Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Épine de Rose and Gold Aoud smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Agarwood (Oud), Bulgarian Rose and Black Pepper.
Is Épine de Rose or Gold Aoud better for summer or winter?
Épine de Rose suits daytime wear; Gold Aoud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Épine de Rose and Gold Aoud?
Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense. Gold Aoud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Leather and Sandalwood.
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