Gold

Cuba  
90%
Very Similar
Gold Eau de Toilette bottle Gold
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2025 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
Istanbul Eau de Parfum bottle Istanbul

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold Eau de Toilette
A budget classic that punches above its price, Cuba Gold delivers a cozy, masculine blend of lavender, vanilla, and spice. It is inviting, warm, and perfect for cooler evenings or casual wear.
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Our Verdict - Istanbul Eau de Parfum
A truly gorgeous, comforting amber that's not afraid of a bit of spice and a fresh aromatic kick. It's divisive only because some say its performance is poor, but the scent itself is a hug in a bottle.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 9%
Floral 13% 10%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 11% 13%
Sweet 25% 24%
Warm 30% 25%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 7% 12%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 18% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gold EdT
Istanbul EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 21% vs 42%
Bergamot 19% vs 27%
Only in Gold Eau de Toilette
Lavender 22% Mint 21% Artemisia 16%
Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Thyme 31%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 21% vs 19%
Vanilla 21% vs 21%
Sandalwood 18% vs 17%
Amber 18% vs 25%
Only in Gold Eau de Toilette
Cedar 19%
Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Musk 15%

Accords

Gold Eau de Toilette Istanbul Eau de Parfum
50%
Amber
100%
95%
Aromatic
74%
80%
Warm Spicy
74%
Vanilla
72%
65%
Fresh Spicy
51%
55%
Woody
64%
Balsamic
61%
Sweet
60%
30%
Powdery
58%
Patchouli
47%
Amber shared
50%
100%
Aromatic shared
95%
74%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
74%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
51%
Woody shared
55%
64%
61%
60%
Powdery shared
30%
58%
47%

Performance

Gold Eau de Toilette Istanbul Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy and sweet vanilla-amber base makes Cuba Gold ideal for fall and winter, while the aromatic and fresh top brings enough lightness for spring. It can be cloying in high heat, so less suited to summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth vanilla-spice profile are appealing and versatile for casual and date scenarios, but it can be a little bold and sweet for formal or active settings.

Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm, subtle amber profile makes it adaptable for many settings, though it's too rich for sport. Many users find it perfect for office wear due to its moderate sillage and comforting nature, while its intimate warmth suits dates perfectly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
87%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gold Eau de Toilette
Istanbul Eau de Parfum
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