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Throne 荆棘凛冽 vs Gold Rush

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

Updated 38 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Throne 荆棘凛冽

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Gold Rush

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Throne 荆棘凛冽2/4
Gold Rush2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Throne 荆棘凛冽
Sillage & projection
Throne 荆棘凛冽
Value for money
Gold Rush
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gold Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Throne 荆棘凛冽Zhufu 竹浮
Gold RushRichard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
3.35/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 20%Want 57%
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

14%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
29%Dislike
14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityThrone 荆棘凛冽

SillageThrone 荆棘凛冽

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value81
Category winnerGold RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
aromatic48%
soft spicy30%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
patchouli84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bitter OrangeGrapefruitLimeMint
Heart
Pink PepperBlack Pepper
Base
CedarwoodCashmere WoodVetiver
Top
LavenderLimeGrapefruit
Heart
Black PepperFlintBlack CurrantAppleOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarGeraniumBenzoinVetiverPink Pepper
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men33
Unisex50
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,483

PerfumerMeng Gu

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGold RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Throne by Zhufu opens with a brisk, puckering splash of bitter orange, sour lime, and crushed mint leaves that immediately wakes up the palate. As the sharp citrus accord loses its initial sting, a warm heart of cracked black pepper and pink pepper emerges, adding a dry spice prickle on skin. The base relies on clean …

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Gold Rush by Richard acts as a bold aromatic spicy statement for those who enjoy punchy transitions. It opens with sharp lime and grapefruit before settling into a heart of black pepper and flint. Best worn during transitional spring weather, this unisex scent projects confidence without relying on sweetness. It sits …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Throne 荆棘凛冽 or Gold Rush?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Throne 荆棘凛冽 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Gold Rush is rated 3.35/5 from 37 votes. Choose Throne 荆棘凛冽 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold Rush for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Throne 荆棘凛冽 or Gold Rush?

Throne 荆棘凛冽 lasts longest (Throne 荆棘凛冽 80/100, Gold Rush 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Throne 荆棘凛冽 or Gold Rush?

Throne 荆棘凛冽 projects furthest (Throne 荆棘凛冽 75/100, Gold Rush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Throne 荆棘凛冽 and Gold Rush smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper.

Is Throne 荆棘凛冽 or Gold Rush better for summer or winter?

Throne 荆棘凛冽 suits daytime wear; Gold Rush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Throne 荆棘凛冽 and Gold Rush?

Throne 荆棘凛冽 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver. Gold Rush has top notes of Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Flint, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Geranium and Benzoin.

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