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| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Golden Green
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Which Should You Buy?
This Annick Menardo gem is a divisive love-it-or-hate-it scent. Some swear it's a £500 niche dupe, others call it 'boring' or 'ashtray vibes'. Reformulation rumours and temperamental performance mean it's a bit of a gamble, but the original was a unique, smoky, spicy-woody banger.
This is a seriously high-quality, long-lasting scent that's often compared to Dior Sauvage Elixir, but smoother and with a distinct green-spicy twist. It's a confident, masculine-leaning choice, though a few find it a bit too conifer-heavy or miss the coffee note.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 1% |
| Floral | 4% | 2% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 6% |
| Sweet | 11% | 11% |
| Warm | 32% | 32% |
| Woody | 19% | 27% |
| Earthy | 11% | 19% |
| Animalic | 27% | 16% |
| Fresh | 13% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear, while the warm, woody, and spicy character lends itself well to casual and date settings, especially in cooler weather. It's generally too subtle and not fresh enough for sport, and a touch too 'everyday' for peak formal events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be overwhelming. However, its sophisticated and bold character, especially with the leather and warm spices, makes it ideal for dates and evening events, and versatile enough for colder weather casual use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Musky accords and Cardamom, Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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