Gold

Cuba  
88%
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Gold Eau de Toilette bottle Gold
Edt Concentration Edp
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2025 Year 2011
£ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold
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 - Black Jade
Divisive yet undeniably compelling, Black Jade is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a classy, sensual journey through time; for others, it's an 'old-fashioned' headache. If you're after a warm, spiced rose with a vintage edge, it’s worth a sniff, but sample first.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 9%
Floral 13% 16%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 11% 10%
Sweet 25% 26%
Warm 30% 30%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 7% 13%
Animalic 5% 3%
Fresh 18% 9%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 21% vs 47%
Bergamot 19% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 21% vs 19%
Vanilla 21% vs 19%
Sandalwood 18% vs 18%
Amber 18% vs 18%
Only in Gold
Cedar 19%
Only in Black Jade
Patchouli 25%

Accords

Gold Black Jade
80%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Aromatic
61%
50%
Amber
70%
55%
Woody
58%
Rose
57%
Balsamic
57%
Vanilla
55%
Cinnamon
50%
Patchouli
49%
Citrus
46%
30%
Powdery
Warm Spicy shared
80%
100%
Aromatic shared
95%
61%
Amber shared
50%
70%
Woody shared
55%
58%
57%
57%
55%
50%
49%
46%
30%

Performance

Gold Black Jade
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold

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.

Black Jade

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its warm, spicy, and amber characteristics, Black Jade leans towards more formal or evening wear. While some found it too loud for daily use, its elegant nature makes it suitable for special occasions or cooler weather dates where a refined presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gold
Black Jade
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