Gold Intensive Aoud Eau de Parfum vs Citron Del Mar Eau de Parfum
Gold Intensive Aoud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Citron Del Mar EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive rose-oud. Some find it a fresh, clean, opulent take on the classic combination, while others are put off by a persistent 'bleach' or 'antiseptic' opening. A Mancera with a strong 'love it or hate it' streak.
Citron Del Mar is inspired by Creed's Millesime Imperial, a salty-marine citrus with an iris heart. It keeps the melon-citrus opening and iris-ambergris progression, but is sweeter and less mineral-metallic than the original, missing the ozonic watermelon edge reviewers single out.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Gold Intensive Aoud is versatile enough for most settings due to its balanced projection, but its luxurious, sensual character especially suits evenings and dates. While some find it clean enough for daily wear, its prominent rose and wood accords might be a bit much for a formal office environment.
Seasons
Community season votes for Creed Millésime Impérial, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Creed Millésime Impérial, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean musky, citrus, powdery
Adds bergamot and iris, drops geranium and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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