Golden Rule Eau de Parfum bottle Golden Rule
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2025 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Yes I Am Eau de Parfum bottle Yes I Am

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Golden Rule
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Golden Rule Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive floral-fruity-vanilla. Many love its bright, creamy blend, seeing it as a tropical, elevated version of popular scents. However, a significant number find it generic, shrill, or even nauseating, detecting a strong, sometimes 'soapy' white floral note.
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Our Verdict - Yes I Am Eau de Parfum
Divisive but largely loved, Yes I Am is a playful, creamy gourmand that punches above its weight. Ignore the dodgy bottle and lean into the raspberry-caramel sweetness.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 21%
Floral 23% 23%
Fruity 18% 14%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 40% 33%
Warm 11% 15%
Woody 9% 5%
Earthy 2% 2%
Animalic 3% 4%
Fresh 13% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Golden Rule EdP
Yes I Am EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 34% vs 21%
Only in Golden Rule Eau de Parfum
Pear 39% Pink Pepper 27%
Only in Yes I Am Eau de Parfum
Raspberry 38% Bergamot 20% Lemon 20%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 36% vs 15%
Jasmine 32% vs 15%
Only in Golden Rule Eau de Parfum
Coconut 30%

Accords

Golden Rule Eau de Parfum Yes I Am Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
74%
78%
Sweet
100%
73%
White Floral
58%
58%
Fruity
73%
Lactonic
73%
Caramel
70%
68%
Coconut
52%
Warm Spicy
66%
58%
Powdery
57%
Citrus
57%
57%
Woody
54%
Amber
55%
Aromatic
52%
Vanilla shared
100%
74%
Sweet shared
78%
100%
White Floral shared
73%
58%
Fruity shared
58%
73%
73%
70%
68%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
66%
58%
Citrus shared
57%
57%
57%
Amber shared
54%
55%
52%

Performance

Golden Rule Eau de Parfum Yes I Am Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Golden Rule Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, tropical, and white floral accords make it ideal for casual and date settings, especially in warmer weather. The varied performance reports suggest it's not universally long-lasting enough for all-day formal events, and could be too sweet for an office environment.

Yes I Am Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

This perfume's sweet, creamy gourmand profile and moderate longevity make it ideal for casual outings and especially for dates where its seductive warmth can shine. It's a tad too playful and sweet for most formal settings, and its soft to moderate projection keeps it from being overwhelming in an office if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Fruity accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Golden Rule Eau de Parfum
Yes I Am Eau de Parfum
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