Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Highness Gold
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
- Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Black Eau de Toilette bottle Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum
This isn't for the faint of heart. Royal Highness Gold is a bold, unapologetic statement that demands attention. Prepare for a smoky, woody assault that some will adore and others will quite literally run from.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Eau de Toilette
Comme des Garçons Black is a powerfully atmospheric fragrance, divisive for its unapologetic gothic darkness, yet utterly compelling for those who dare. It's a statement, not a crowd-pleaser, but absolutely essential for lovers of deep, smoky incense.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 4%
Sweet 5% 8%
Warm 31% 27%
Woody 45% 41%
Earthy 27% 24%
Animalic 5% 10%
Fresh 0% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Highness Gold EdP
Black EdT

Notes

Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum
Black Eau de Toilette

Base Notes

Only in Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum
Incense 57% Woody 43%
Only in Black Eau de Toilette
Cedar 53% Vetiver 47%

Accords

Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum Black Eau de Toilette
100%
Amber
93%
92%
Smoky
100%
Leather
86%
77%
Woody
79%
61%
Warm Spicy
71%
69%
Balsamic
61%
Aromatic
48%
Amber shared
100%
93%
Smoky shared
92%
100%
86%
Woody shared
77%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
71%
Balsamic shared
69%
61%
48%

Performance

Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum Black Eau de Toilette
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The intense smoky and woody accords, combined with its strong presence, make it far too overpowering for an office setting. It's best reserved for evening events or a date where you want to make a powerful, memorable impression, its character lending itself well to formal wear.

Black Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With strong projection and longevity, this intense, smoky scent isn't one for the office, risking being overwhelming. It excels in colder weather and is ideal for dates or formal evening events due to its sophisticated, mysterious character. It's too heavy for sport and too distinctive for everyday casual wear unless you're intentionally making a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
83%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Smoky, Amber, Woody accords and Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Highness Gold Eau de Parfum
Black Eau de Toilette
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