Fragrance comparison

The Gold vs Chamego

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

The Gold

The Sum

4.1225 votes

Rank #47,583 Warm SpicyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Chamego

Natura

4.11177 votes

Rank #26,244 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chamego takes 4 of 6 categories.

The Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chamego
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

The Gold2/6

Chamego4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The GoldThe Sum

ChamegoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

4.11/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 32%Had 68%Want 0%

Category winnerChamegoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

44%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerChamegoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Gold

SillageChamego

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

earthy83%

woody65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

cinnamon72%

woody58%

powdery44%

amber30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Earthy NotesSandalwoodCloveJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PepperGingerBergamotCardamom

Heart

CinnamonCloveCedarJasmine

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Clove and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day44

Night100

Spring30

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,583

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,244

PerfumerStephen Nilsen, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChamegoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Gold by The Sum opens with an immediate crackle of warm clove oil and dusty earth notes. Perfumer Josh Meyer anchors this composition on dry sandalwood, giving the blend an unpolished timber texture. As the heat builds, soft Arabian jasmine floats up through the spice, keeping the profile from turning overly dense…

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Chamego by Natura is a warm, spicy Oriental fragrance for women that hinges on a punchy ginger and cinnamon core. Launched in 2010, it offers a textured experience of dry woods and creamy tonka bean that shines in cooler autumn or winter weather. It is an assertive, spice-forward choice for those who enjoy a cozy yet …

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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, The Gold or Chamego?

Chamego takes 4 of 6 categories. The Gold is rated 4.12/5 from 25 votes; Chamego is rated 4.11/5 from 177 votes. Choose The Gold for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chamego for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Gold or Chamego?

The Gold lasts longest (The Gold 73/100, Chamego 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Gold or Chamego?

Chamego projects furthest (Chamego 64/100, The Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Gold and Chamego smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Clove and Jasmine.

Is The Gold or Chamego better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Chamego is the stronger pick. The Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Gold and Chamego?

The Gold features Earthy Notes, Sandalwood, Clove and Jasmine. Chamego has top notes of Pepper, Ginger, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean.