Dubai Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Dubai Gold
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Nordic Cedar Eau de Parfum bottle Nordic Cedar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dubai Gold
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.
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Our Verdict - Nordic Cedar
This one's a divisive Nordic enigma. Some find it a smooth, subtle cedar and cardamom delight, while others are baffled by its 'clean and sterile' nature, likening it to wet wipes or furniture polish. Definitely test before you commit.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 2%
Floral 2% 2%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 0% 2%
Sweet 19% 15%
Warm 27% 27%
Woody 34% 35%
Earthy 17% 21%
Animalic 10% 16%
Fresh 7% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dubai Gold EdP
Nordic Cedar EdP

Notes

Accords

Dubai Gold Nordic Cedar
100%
Woody
100%
65%
Warm Spicy
87%
Aromatic
58%
Musky
58%
52%
Powdery
57%
41%
Patchouli
52%
45%
Amber
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
87%
58%
58%
Powdery shared
52%
57%
Patchouli shared
41%
52%
45%

Performance

Dubai Gold Nordic Cedar
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.

Nordic Cedar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft projection and clean, subtle character make it versatile for casual and office wear, though some find it too subdued for formal events. The woody-spicy profile isn't typically suited for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Amber, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dubai Gold
Nordic Cedar
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