Gold Eau de Parfum vs 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom Eau de Parfum

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Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Gold EDP
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301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom Eau de Parfum bottle 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold EDP
A divisive beast of a scent, 24 Gold is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent sillage and longevity, but be warned: some batches might be weaker and recent reformulations have caused a stir among fans.
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Our Verdict - 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom EDP
This woody-spicy number pulls off 'minimal with depth' effortlessly. It's a creamy sandalwood dream, spiced just right by cardamom, but don't expect it to shout. It's an intimate experience, gorgeous but a bit of a wallflower when it comes to performance.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gold EDP
301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 33% vs 40%
Only in 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom
Coconut 35% Jasmine 25%
Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 25%

Accords

Gold 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom
100%
Woody
100%
89%
Vanilla
89%
Amber
55%
82%
Oud
74%
Powdery
52%
Aromatic
58%
48%
Sweet
Woody shared
100%
100%
89%
Amber shared
89%
55%
Oud
82%
Powdery shared
74%
52%
58%
48%

Performance

Gold 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, 24 Gold is definitely not an office-friendly scent. Its opulent woody-vanilla profile makes it perfect for dates, evening events, and colder weather casual wear, but it's far too heavy for sports.

301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its subtle sillage and comforting woody-amber profile make it perfect for close-quarters like the office or casual wear. While elegant enough for a date, the poor longevity means it won't last a formal event. It's definitely not one for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, powdery

Key Differences

Adds benzoin and cardamom, drops anise and vanilla

Where to buy

Gold EDP
301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom EDP
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