Fragrance comparison

Red Gold vs Velmos

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Red Gold

Jivago

5.001 votes

Rank #33,191 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #26,889 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red Gold
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Red Gold1/4

Velmos3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red GoldJivago

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageRed Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegViolet LeafCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliMuskStyraxBalsam Fir

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Red Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day60

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 18%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVelmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jivago Red Gold is a rugged woody spicy masculine cologne that immediately commands attention. It hits the skin with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot and juicy tangerine. That bright citrus sheen quickly yields to a distinctive, petrol-tinged violet leaf note paired with grated nutmeg and warm cinnamon. The opening is…

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Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Gold or Velmos?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Gold is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Red Gold for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Gold or Velmos?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Red Gold 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Gold or Velmos?

Red Gold projects furthest (Red Gold 83/100, Velmos 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Gold and Velmos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Red Gold or Velmos better for summer or winter?

Red Gold suits evening wear; Velmos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Gold and Velmos?

Red Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Musk and Styrax. Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.