Rave Pure Desire Gold
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Gold Incense
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Which Should You Buy?
This amber-heavy floral is a divisive one. Some find it a captivating, elegant Middle Eastern twist, while others are put off by its perceived maturity and overpowering floral notes. Best reserved for cooler weather and intimate evenings.
Don't let the name fool you. Many expect a strong incense hit, but Gold Incense offers a surprisingly fresh, clean, and quite feminine take on warm vanilla and florals. It’s certainly a crowd-pleaser, if not quite the edgy incense bomb some might hope for.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 7% |
| Floral | 25% | 24% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 34% | 32% |
| Warm | 24% | 19% |
| Woody | 4% | 7% |
| Earthy | 8% | 15% |
| Animalic | 16% | 10% |
| Fresh | 10% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent nature and prominent amber-floral accords make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear. However, its 'elegant vibe' and sensual drydown, often cited for date nights and colder weather, positions it perfectly for intimate evenings and formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and clean, agreeable scent profile make it suitable for office wear, while the warm, sensual undertones are perfect for dates. It's versatile enough for casual wear, though perhaps a bit too subdued for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Jasmine, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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