Fragrance comparison

Rayhaan Elixir vs Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 894 ratings analysed

Rayhaan Elixir

Rayhaan

4.09893 votes

Rank #607 VanillaAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

Gold

SugarBomb

5.001 votes

Rank #51,458 VanillaWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rayhaan Elixir
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gold
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rayhaan Elixir2/4

Gold2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rayhaan ElixirRayhaan

GoldSugarBomb

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 893 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

825 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRayhaan ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh spicy60%

lavender50%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

LavenderBenzoin

Base

VanillaTonka

Top

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart

CinnamonVanillaBenzoin

Base

Tonka BeanTobaccoPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Lavender and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#51,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRayhaan ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rayhaan Elixir hits the scene as a bold, vanilla-heavy fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh and cozy. With its prominent mint opening that settles into a smooth tonka and benzoin base, this scent is engineered for those who want a noticeable presence in cooler weather. It is a versatile, sweet-leaning option t…

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Gold by SugarBomb introduces a spicy, aromatic profile anchored by lavender and mint. As it settles, cinnamon and vanilla bring a warm, sweet heart. The base of tonka bean and tobacco adds depth, making this a versatile choice for day-to-night wear. It appeals to those who enjoy balanced, woody, and sweet compositions…

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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, Rayhaan Elixir or Gold?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rayhaan Elixir is rated 4.09/5 from 893 votes; Gold is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rayhaan Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gold for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rayhaan Elixir or Gold?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 100/100, Rayhaan Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rayhaan Elixir or Gold?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 100/100, Rayhaan Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rayhaan Elixir and Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Lavender and Benzoin.

Is Rayhaan Elixir or Gold better for summer or winter?

Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rayhaan Elixir and Gold?

Rayhaan Elixir has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla and Tonka. Gold has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanilla and Benzoin, a base of Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Patchouli.