Is Fragrance World Gold Fame a dupe of Rabanne Fame?

Gold Fame EDP

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Fame Parfum bottle Fame Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2022 Year 2024
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Gold Fame Eau de Parfum bottle Gold Fame EDP
Our Verdict

While both Fame and Gold Fame share a tropical, fruity, and woody DNA, Gold Fame amplifies the intensity. Fame offers a sweeter, more balanced take on tropical florals, suitable for everyday wear. Gold Fame leans into a louder, smokier profile with beastly projection, ideal for making a statement. Fame is modern and playful, while Gold Fame is bolder and more assertive. If you prefer a subtle, everyday fragrance, go for Fame. If you want a head-turning, attention-grabbing scent, Gold Fame is the clear winner.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Fame if...
  • You prefer a sweeter, more balanced tropical scent.
  • You want a perfume suitable for everyday wear.
  • You want a more subtle fragrance.
  • You appreciate modern, playful compositions.
Choose Gold Fame if...
  • You want a loud, head-turning fragrance.
  • You enjoy smokier, more assertive scents.
  • You want a perfume with beastly projection.
  • You want to make a bold statement.
Our Verdict - Fame Parfum
Fame Eau de Parfum is a bold, juicy twist on tropical florals, balancing creamy woods and radiant fruit with playful confidence. A sweet, modern signature for those who want to stand out without overwhelming.
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Our Verdict - Gold Fame EDP
If you're after a loud, head-turning tropical beast, Gold Fame delivers. It's a bold fusion of fruit and smoke that definitely makes an entrance, so be prepared for it to make itself known.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Fame Parfum A Gold Fame EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fame Parfum
Gold Fame EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mango 36% vs 42%
Bergamot 31% vs 35%
Only in Fame
Pink Pepper 31%
Only in Gold Fame
Mandarin 21%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 36% vs 52%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Fame Gold Fame
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fame

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Fruity and tropical mango with jasmine and warm woody-resinous notes make this vibrant for spring and fall, while its sweetness and warmth allow it to hold up in cooler winter days. Summer wear is possible but its richness and spicy undertones may feel heavy in high heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its lively, sweet and tropical character with moderate projection suits casual, daytime and date settings, while its creamy woods and musky base give enough polish for semi-formal events. It may be too plush and sweet for gym or sport.

Gold Fame

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Rabanne Fame, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Gold Fame leans away from the office due to its strong, attention-grabbing tropical and smoky accords. It's perfect for dates and casual outings where its vibrant character can shine, and can also work for evening formal events if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Mango, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds incense and mandarin, drops benzoin and frankincense

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