City Of Stars Eau de Parfum bottle City Of Stars
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2022 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier £££££
Golden Hour Eau de Parfum bottle Golden Hour
Our Verdict

City of Stars and Golden Hour share a citrusy-powdery-floral core, but diverge in execution. City of Stars leans into a sophisticated 'sunscreen' feel with its powdery florals, making it a unique, albeit divisive, summer scent. Golden Hour, a more recent release, doubles down on the citrus, becoming a potent, potentially overwhelming experience. The key difference lies in subtlety versus intensity. If you want a more refined, beachy vibe, go with City of Stars. If you want a bold citrus statement, Golden Hour is your pick.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose City Of Stars if...
  • You prefer a more subtle and refined fragrance.
  • You enjoy the 'sunscreen' vibe in summer scents.
  • You want a sophisticated, powdery floral backbone.
  • You prefer a less intense citrus experience.
Choose Golden Hour if...
  • You crave a bold and intense citrus fragrance.
  • You want a fragrance that makes a strong statement.
  • You enjoy a powerful and long-lasting scent.
  • You want to stand out from the crowd.
  • You want a fragrance that projects well.
Our Verdict - City Of Stars
This is a sunny, beachy citrus with a sophisticated, powdery floral backbone. Love or hate the 'sunscreen vibe', it's a divisive but undeniably unique summer scent that captures the essence of a Californian sunset.
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Our Verdict - Golden Hour
This citrus bomb is a divisive one - either a versatile steal or a nose-destroying assault. Don't say we didn't warn you.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 26%
Floral 29% 27%
Fruity 13% 13%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 27% 26%
Warm 2% 1%
Woody 6% 13%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 11% 8%
Fresh 21% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
City Of Stars EdP
Golden Hour EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lime 21% vs 21%
Blood Orange 20% vs 20%
Mandarin 19% vs 20%
Bergamot 19% vs 18%
Lemon 19% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Tiare Flower 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Powdery 40% vs 23%
Musk 38% vs 28%
Sandalwood 20% vs 47%

Accords

City Of Stars Golden Hour
100%
Citrus
100%
Woody
90%
56%
Powdery
58%
47%
White Floral
46%
45%
Musky
Aromatic
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
90%
Powdery shared
56%
58%
White Floral shared
47%
46%
45%
44%

Performance

City Of Stars Golden Hour
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

City Of Stars

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its fresh, energetic citrus and floral accords make it perfect for casual wear and dates, offering a relaxed yet appealing aura. While some found it long-lasting and great for work, the prominent 'sunscreen vibe' might be too informal for certain office or formal settings.

Golden Hour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intense citrus opening might be too much for the office, but its versatility shines in casual settings. While some find it leans feminine, its generally fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, though less so for formal events.

Where to buy

City Of Stars
Golden Hour
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