Xplicit Vanilla
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Gold
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Mancera's unapologetic stab at the 'dark vanilla' trend, serving up a potent blend that some call the best of its kind. It's a divisive one, though - fans adore its deep, grown-up sweetness, while detractors find it synthetic, heavy on the oud, or simply nothing new.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 53% | 42% |
| Warm | 23% | 21% |
| Woody | 21% | 32% |
| Earthy | 15% | 8% |
| Animalic | 7% | 5% |
| Fresh | 1% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting, rich gourmand-woody profile make it too much for an office. It shines on dates and cooler-weather evenings, adding a sensual, confident touch, and could elevate a formal outfit without being stuffy. Not for sport, obviously.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Amber accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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