24 Carat Pure Gold Eau de Parfum vs Santal Noir Eau de Parfum

24 Carat Pure Gold

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2018
£	Price Tier	££££

Santal Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 24 Carat Pure Gold

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold is an unashamedly bold, challenging oud-leather beast that promises a riot of scent. If you're into strong, unapologetic Middle Eastern vibes, it's a winner, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Santal Noir

Demachy's dark, boozy sandalwood for La Collection Privee - sandalwood lacquered with ambrette's musky-fruity glow and a Turkish rose accent. Reviewers repeatedly call it Demachy's reading of Chanel Egoiste, finished with a soft leather facet.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	24%	20%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	1%	0%
Sweet	25%	20%
Warm	15%	10%
Woody	24%	29%
Earthy	9%	6%
Animalic	21%	28%
Fresh	3%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

24 Carat Pure Gold EdP

Santal Noir EdP

Notes

Only in Santal Noir

Ambrette 53% Rose 47%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 46% vs 61%

Only in 24 Carat Pure Gold

Rose 53%

Only in Santal Noir

Rosewood 39%

Shared Notes

Leather 25% vs 34%

Incense 23% vs 18%

Amber 18% vs 20%

Musk 17% vs 25%

Only in 24 Carat Pure Gold

Vanilla 15%

Accords

24 Carat Pure Gold Santal Noir

100%

Warm Spicy

55%

Woody

100%

Sandalwood

95%

87%

Leather

70%

85%

Amber

55%

78%

Oud

58%

Rose

75%

70%

Smoky

50%

58%

Powdery

57%

Animalic

54%

Balsamic

Warm Spicy shared

100%

55%

Woody shared

55%

100%

Sandalwood

95%

Leather shared

87%

70%

Amber shared

85%

55%

Oud

78%

Rose shared

58%

75%

Smoky shared

70%

50%

Powdery

58%

Animalic

57%

Balsamic

54%

Performance

24 Carat Pure Gold Santal Noir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

24 Carat Pure Gold

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its beastly projection and longevity make it entirely unsuitable for office wear, risk clearing out the room. It lends itself well to formal events and daring evening dates, especially in cooler weather, where its intense character can be appreciated.

Santal Noir

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Fragrantica voters split 100% fall, 98.5% winter - the creamy lacquered sandalwood-leather profile lands firmly as cold-weather wear. The boozy ambrette warmth feels stifling in heat; summer is the weakest fit at 28%.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Night-coded at 98.5% of voters - the sandalwood-rose-leather depth reads evening rather than daytime. Best for formal dinners and date nights where statement projection is welcome; casual and office wear are weaker because the composition demands cooler air and attention.