Gold Myrrh Absolute Eau de Parfum vs Derrick Absolute Gold Eau de Parfum
Gold Myrrh Absolute EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Derrick Absolute Gold EDP
Gold Myrrh Absolute and Derrick Absolute Gold both aim for a warm, spicy, amber profile with vanilla, but they diverge significantly in execution and quality. Gold Myrrh Absolute delivers a luxurious, albeit potentially divisive, experience with a rich, dark chocolate and resinous depth. Derrick Absolute Gold, while initially promising, suffers from abysmal performance, fading quickly and leaving little impact. The key difference lies in the richness, longevity, and overall quality of ingredients. Gold Myrrh is a statement; Derrick is a fleeting whisper.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Gold Myrrh Absolute
- Derrick Absolute Gold
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a long-lasting, luxurious fragrance.
- You enjoy bold, complex, and somewhat challenging scents.
- You appreciate a dark chocolate and resinous aroma.
- Price is not a major concern for you.
- You want a very inexpensive warm spicy fragrance.
- You prefer lighter, more subtle scents.
- You dislike strong or polarizing fragrances.
- You want a cheap thrill.
This one's a divisive beauty. Some adore its luxurious, dark chocolate and resinous warmth, while others find it too dry, too spicy, or simply underwhelming. Either way, it's a statement.
A warm, spiced citrus that works best in autumn and winter. Cinnamon, clove and thyme sharpen the orange, and the teak-and-vanilla base is strong and long-lasting.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Vanilla
17%
vs
3%
Myrrh
22% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
19% share of the perfume
Pepper
17% share of the perfume
Licorice
14% share of the perfume
Immortelle
11% share of the perfume
Clove
10% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
10% share of the perfume
Apple
10% share of the perfume
Teak
9% share of the perfume
Cardamom
8% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
7% share of the perfume
Thyme
7% share of the perfume
Orange
6% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
6% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
5% share of the perfume
Mandarin
5% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Jasmine
4% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Musk
2% share of the perfume
Vanilla
17%
vs
3%
Myrrh
22% share of the perfume
Teak
9% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Musk
2% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its rich, dark, and spicy accords make it unsuitable for active wear or a professional office setting. However, its luxurious, seductive character is perfect for evening dates and formal events, though some note its intimate projection.
Seasons
Cinnamon, clove and teak glow in autumn and winter, and the orange and mandarin let it into spring. Summer heat is too much.
Occasions
A traditional spiced profile suits casual days and light office wear. It is not the one for a date or a formal night, and not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 16 notes, including Vanilla
Adds amber and apple, drops cacao pod and immortelle
Where to buy
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Gold Myrrh Absolute EDP
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