Fragrance comparison

Relover vs American Gold

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Relover

Replay

3.7849 votes

Rank #13,293 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #19,891 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

Relover
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Relover2/5

American Gold3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ReloverReplay

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerAmerican GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerReloverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuPearBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperNutmegClovesCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLavenderPatchouliRosemary

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber

Base8-11 hrs

Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom. Durations are only published for American Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer100

Fall32

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#19,891

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerReloverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Relover by Replay kicks off with a crisp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet pear that feels bright and slightly tart. As the fruity citrus opening softens, a dry wave of pink pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom adds spicy bite across the mid. The base settles into a clean mix of lavender, rosemary, and smooth sandalwood back…

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American Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a brisk, bitter snap. Expect a sharp five-second alcohol burst before the oils warm. Then, aromatic lavender, bitter artemisia, and cool crushed cardamom arrive in unison. It feels dry and brisk. An unusual carrot seed note surfaces early, adding an earthy,…

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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, Relover or American Gold?

American Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Relover is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes; American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Relover for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Relover or American Gold?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Relover 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Relover or American Gold?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Relover 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Relover and American Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom.

Is Relover or American Gold better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Relover and American Gold?

Relover has top notes of Yuzu, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Lavender and Patchouli. American Gold has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Floral Notes, Cloves, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Animal notes.