XXIV Carat Gold Eau de Parfum bottle XXIV Carat Gold
Edp Concentration Cologne
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2015 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Highland Heather Cologne bottle Highland Heather

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - XXIV Carat Gold
This one is a total shape-shifter: a green, woody fragrance that some swear smells like vetiver-heavy Chanel Sycomore, while others find it a weak, uninspired imitation. Expect a polarising scent that's either 'phenomenal' or 'poorly blended' - there's no middle ground here.
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Our Verdict - Highland Heather
A divisive Jo Malone offering, Highland Heather is either a beautifully aromatic, masculine-leaning delight or a bit too soapy and 'dad-like' for some tastes. If you fancy a stroll through a Scottish forest after the rain, this could be your jam.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 17% 21%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 13% 21%
Sweet 10% 12%
Warm 16% 7%
Woody 35% 29%
Earthy 8% 10%
Animalic 4% 2%
Fresh 23% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
XXIV Carat Gold EdP
Highland Heather Cologne

Notes

Accords

XXIV Carat Gold Highland Heather
100%
Woody
92%
83%
Aromatic
100%
Lavender
72%
Floral
69%
51%
Fresh Spicy
61%
Amber
52%
46%
Earthy
49%
47%
Powdery
Sweet
45%
Woody shared
100%
92%
Aromatic shared
83%
100%
72%
69%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
61%
52%
Earthy shared
46%
49%
47%
45%

Performance

XXIV Carat Gold Highland Heather
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

XXIV Carat Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Its formal, almost austere woody profile makes it ideal for formal events and can work in an office, provided it’s not oversprayed. While some find its projection intimate, others report strong performance, making office wear a careful balance. It's too refined for casual or sport settings.

Highland Heather

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and 'cologne' performance make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events. Reviewers often mention wearing it during autumn or for gloomy days, suggesting it's versatile for everyday scenarios.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
82%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Cypress notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

XXIV Carat Gold
Highland Heather
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