90%
Very Similar
Apres Eau de Parfum bottle Apres
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £££££
Dubai Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Dubai Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apres
This woody-boozy scent smells like a festive log cabin or a hamster cage, depending on who you ask. A divisive scent that works best on certain skin chemistries, so don't blind buy.
Statement
Our Verdict - Dubai Gold
This is a grown-up fragrance, commanding attention with its unique, boozy-woody character. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but if you're after something bold and luxurious, Dubai Gold delivers, especially if you can snag it at a decent price.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 7%
Floral 4% 2%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 7% 0%
Sweet 21% 19%
Warm 25% 27%
Woody 33% 34%
Earthy 14% 17%
Animalic 11% 10%
Fresh 11% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apres EdP
Dubai Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 26% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 20% vs 31%
Patchouli 16% vs 21%
Musk 14% vs 19%
Only in Dubai Gold
Amber 27%

Accords

Apres Dubai Gold
100%
Woody
100%
61%
Warm Spicy
65%
57%
Aromatic
49%
Powdery
52%
Amber
45%
Patchouli
41%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
65%
57%
Powdery shared
49%
52%
45%
41%

Performance

Apres Dubai Gold
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Apres

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and woody-boozy accords make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights or casual outings. It's a bit too casual for formal events, and its warmth doesn't align with sport activities.

Dubai Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and rich, boozy-wood notes, Dubai Gold isn't for the office or casual daytime wear. It shines on dates and formal evenings, where its luxurious character and lasting presence can truly be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apres
Dubai Gold
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