Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Rave Pure Desire Gold
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2021
£ Price Tier ££
XJ Decas Eau de Parfum bottle XJ Decas

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - XJ Decas Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a bubblegum masterpiece, others find it shockingly bad, cloying, or just plain old. You'll either love its sweet, resinous warmth with a citrus zing, or you'll be running for the hills. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 11%
Floral 25% 15%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 3% 0%
Sweet 34% 35%
Warm 24% 20%
Woody 4% 8%
Earthy 8% 11%
Animalic 16% 11%
Fresh 10% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rave Pure Desire Gold EdP
XJ Decas EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 39% vs 43%
Only in Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum
Amber 61%
Only in XJ Decas Eau de Parfum
Tuberose 29% Tobacco 27%
Only in XJ Decas Eau de Parfum
Benzoin 43% Opoponax 30% Orris 27%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 37%
Only in Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum
Caramel 36% Ambergris 33%
Only in XJ Decas Eau de Parfum
Resin 39% Musk 24%

Accords

Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum XJ Decas Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
80%
White Floral
47%
67%
Caramel
60%
Vanilla
66%
65%
Animalic
50%
Citrus
65%
48%
Balsamic
62%
52%
Sweet
58%
44%
Powdery
55%
Tuberose
51%
Tobacco
49%
Iris
46%
Amber shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
80%
47%
67%
Vanilla shared
60%
66%
65%
Citrus shared
50%
65%
Balsamic shared
48%
62%
Sweet shared
52%
58%
Powdery shared
44%
55%
51%
49%
46%

Performance

Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum XJ Decas Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, resinous character make it a bit much for most office environments, though some find it versatile. It shines in cooler weather casual and date settings, with its warmth and unique profile, while its elegance can also suit formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Vanilla, Citrus accords and Vanilla, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rave Pure Desire Gold Eau de Parfum
XJ Decas Eau de Parfum
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