Gold
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2004 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanille Exquise
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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 Goutal vanilla is divisive, splitting the room between those who adore its subtle elegance and those who find it too fleeting, too powdery, or even- gasp- like Play-Doh. For some, it's an exquisite, smoky dream; for others, it's just not hitting the mark. Definitely try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 9% |
| Sweet | 37% | 39% |
| Warm | 19% | 16% |
| Woody | 29% | 24% |
| Earthy | 6% | 13% |
| Animalic | 16% | 9% |
| Fresh | 8% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and gentle character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where subtlety is key. For dates, it's romantic without being overpowering, but its lack of projection might not stand up to a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Woody accords and Musk, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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