Fragrance comparison

Rock Princess 2023 vs Gold

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Rock Princess 2023

Vera Wang

3.4075 votes

Rank #38,642 WoodyPowdery

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Gold

Momo Design

4.673 votes

Rank #41,182 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rock Princess 2023
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rock Princess 20231/4

Gold3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold
Sillage & projection: Gold
Value for money: Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rock Princess 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rock Princess 2023Vera Wang

GoldMomo Design

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

75 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityGold

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

rose77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

floral69%

iris61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachYlang-YlangLily of the Valley

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodDamask RoseNight Blooming Jasmine

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMuskVanilla

Top

PeachYellow MandarinLemonBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseIrisJasmine SambacYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberPowdery NotesWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Rock Princess 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall92

Winter92

Day100

Night79

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women77

Casual 41%Work 26%Date 22%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,642

PerfumerCalice Becker, Stephen Nilsen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,182

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRock Princess 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rock Princess 2023 by Vera Wang brings back an edgy favorite with a softer, modern twist. The opening gives you juicy peach layered over crisp lily of the valley. It smells bright. Within twenty minutes, the fruity fizz relaxes into plush damask rose and night blooming jasmine. Creamy sandalwood anchors the heart. As …

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Momo Design Gold opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, yellow mandarin, and crisp Italian lemon that quickly settles into a soft, velvety floral heart. Creamy damask rose and clean iris blend with jasmine sambac, creating an easygoing, makeup-powder warmth on the skin. As the hours pass, comforting amber, smooth …

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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, Rock Princess 2023 or Gold?

Gold takes 3 of 4 categories. Rock Princess 2023 is rated 3.40/5 from 75 votes; Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rock Princess 2023 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rock Princess 2023 or Gold?

Gold lasts longest (Gold 60/100, Rock Princess 2023 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rock Princess 2023 or Gold?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 56/100, Rock Princess 2023 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rock Princess 2023 and Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Amber.

Is Rock Princess 2023 or Gold better for summer or winter?

Rock Princess 2023 suits daytime wear; Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rock Princess 2023 and Gold?

Rock Princess 2023 has top notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Lily of the Valley, heart notes of Sandalwood, Damask Rose and Night Blooming Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Gold has top notes of Peach, Yellow Mandarin, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose, Iris, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Powdery Notes, Woody Notes and Musk.