Is Lattafa Raghba a dupe of 24 Gold?
Gold EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| $ | Price Tier | $ |
Raghba EDP
Raghba and 24 Gold both deliver a potent, sweet, vanilla-oud experience, but Raghba leans into a more intense, smoky sweetness that some find overwhelming. 24 Gold, while still strong, presents a slightly more refined and powdery take, though batch variations are a concern. If you crave unapologetic gourmand intensity, Raghba wins. But if you prefer a touch of powdery sophistication with your sweet oud, and are willing to hunt for a good batch, 24 Gold might be preferable.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Gold
- Raghba
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want maximum sillage and longevity.
- You adore an intensely sweet and smoky vanilla.
- You want a more affordable option.
- You like unapologetically bold scents.
- You prefer a powdery touch to balance the sweetness.
- You want a slightly more refined oud experience.
- You dislike overly smoky fragrances.
- You want something released more recently.
Creamy vanilla and smooth amber melt into a heart of sandalwood and cedar, with a hint of anise and ylang-ylang. Rich, sweet and potent, with long-lasting trail for cold evenings.
Sugar cane sweetness and dark oud wrapped in incense, vanilla and sandalwood. Thick, smoky and strong, a sweet, heavy scent for winter evenings and dressy nights.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Vanilla
30%
vs
20%
Sandalwood
7%
vs
9%
Sugar Cane
12% share of the perfume
Vanilla
30%
vs
20%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Vanilla, amber and sandalwood are rich and heavy: autumn and winter are its seasons.
Occasions
Strong and long-lasting, it is not an office scent. Its opulent woody-vanilla profile suits dates, evening events and colder weather, and it is far too heavy for sport.
Seasons
Oud, incense and vanilla are made for the cold: winter first, autumn next, and summer heat makes it suffocating.
Occasions
Deep, sweet and alluring, it suits dates and formal evenings in cold weather. Out of place at the office or in sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Sandalwood, Vanilla
Adds frankincense and incense, drops amber and anise
Where to buy
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