Fragrance comparison

The Gold vs LR Classics Hawaii

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

The Gold

The Sum

4.1225 votes

Rank #47,583 Warm SpicyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

LR Classics Hawaii

3.9973 votes

Rank #14,650 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

The Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
LR Classics Hawaii
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

The Gold3/6

LR Classics Hawaii3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The GoldThe Sum

LR Classics HawaiiLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.99/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

Category winnerThe GoldRating 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

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerLR Classics HawaiiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Gold

SillageThe Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

earthy83%

woody65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

vanilla100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

cinnamon65%

woody53%

sweet42%

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

CinnamonCloveBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodHeliotropeJasmine

Base

VanilleTonka BeanMusk

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

Spring61

Summer78

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerLR Classics HawaiiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,583

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLR Classics HawaiiHigher 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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LR Classics Hawaii is an oriental spicy fragrance built around a warm, powdery vanilla core. Opening with sharp cinnamon and clove, it quickly settles into a cozy blend of sandalwood, heliotrope, and jasmine. It excels during cooler fall and winter evenings, offering a comforting, retro-inspired scent that lingers sof…

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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 LR Classics Hawaii?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. The Gold is rated 4.12/5 from 25 votes; LR Classics Hawaii is rated 3.99/5 from 73 votes. Choose The Gold for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose LR Classics Hawaii for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Gold or LR Classics Hawaii?

The Gold lasts longest (The Gold 73/100, LR Classics Hawaii 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Gold or LR Classics Hawaii?

Projection is very close: The Gold 60/100, LR Classics Hawaii 58/100 for sillage.

Do The Gold and LR Classics Hawaii 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 LR Classics Hawaii better for summer or winter?

For summer, LR Classics Hawaii is the stronger pick. For winter, LR Classics Hawaii is the stronger pick. The Gold suits evening wear; LR Classics Hawaii suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Gold and LR Classics Hawaii?

The Gold features Earthy Notes, Sandalwood, Clove and Jasmine. LR Classics Hawaii has top notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean and Musk.