Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Dubai Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Dubai Gold EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender U
2017 Year 2013
£££££ Price Tier ££
Saffron Cologne bottle Saffron EDC

ScentArt

View Liquid → Dubai Gold EDP
View Liquid → Saffron EDC

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dubai Gold EDP
This is a grown-up fragrance, commanding attention with its unique, boozy-woody character. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but if you're after something bold and luxurious, Dubai Gold delivers, especially if you can snag it at a decent price.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Saffron EDC
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, unique blend of saffron and woods, but Jo Malone's usual tricks mean it vanishes quicker than your hopes of finding a full-sized bottle at a decent price. Loved by many, but its shocking performance will have you fuming.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dubai Gold EDP
Saffron EDC

Notes

Accords

Dubai Gold Saffron
100%
Woody
100%
65%
Warm Spicy
75%
45%
Amber
58%
52%
Powdery
57%
Musky
49%
Metallic
49%
Leather
45%
Smoky
45%
41%
Patchouli
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
75%
Amber shared
45%
58%
Powdery shared
52%
57%
49%
49%
45%
45%
41%

Performance

Dubai Gold Saffron
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dubai Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and rich, boozy-wood notes, Dubai Gold isn't for the office or casual daytime wear. It shines on dates and formal evenings, where its luxurious character and lasting presence can truly be appreciated.

Saffron

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate projection makes it ideal for office wear, avoiding any olfactory assaults on colleagues. While pleasant for dates or casual outings, its poor longevity means it won't last through a full evening, a common complaint among reviewers.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dubai Gold EDP
Saffron EDC
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS