Gold
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Red African
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Which Should You Buy?
Commodity Gold is a seriously divisive vanilla. Some find it a luxurious, grown-up take on the classic, while others moan it's simply basic and astonishingly weak. Go in with an open mind, but keep your expectations for performance in check - it's a skin scent for many.
This is a serious gourmand with a rubbery edge that will divide opinion. Expect a thick, sweet, syrupy hit of caramel that's either comforting or cloying, depending on your palate. Not for the faint-hearted.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 0% |
| Sweet | 37% | 30% |
| Warm | 19% | 20% |
| Woody | 29% | 32% |
| Earthy | 6% | 4% |
| Animalic | 16% | 17% |
| Fresh | 8% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, warm vanilla profile make it ideal for casual wear and office settings where strong fragrances are unwelcome. It's too subtle for a formal occasion and obviously unsuitable for sport given its delicate nature.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Given its strong, sweet gourmand nature and the community's notes about it being 'overwhelming' or 'not for everyone', this isn't an office-friendly scent. It excels in intimate settings like dates, where its rich, enveloping sweetness can shine without overpowering. It's a bit much for everyday casual wear, but can be fun for relaxed social events or festive winter gatherings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Amber, Powdery accords and Musk, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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