Hercules Eau de Parfum bottle Hercules
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2022 Year 2020
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Supreme Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Supreme Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hercules Eau de Parfum
If you're after a budget-friendly PDM Herod proxy, this is it, but patience is key. Give it a few months to macerate and it transforms from a synthetic mess into a surprisingly smooth, sweet tobacco bomb. Performance is hit-or-miss, so manage your expectations.
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Our Verdict - Supreme Gold Eau de Parfum
A warm, spicy vanilla with a tobacco kick, this scent is a dead ringer for more expensive options. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who like cosy richness, though some find the longevity a bit of a let-down.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 4% 4%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 23% 20%
Warm 44% 42%
Woody 18% 22%
Earthy 13% 17%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 3% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hercules EdP
Supreme Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 56% vs 60%
Pepper 43% vs 39%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 36% vs 28%
Labdanum 20% vs 25%
Osmanthus 19% vs 20%
Only in Hercules Eau de Parfum
Incense 24%
Only in Supreme Gold Eau de Parfum
Frankincense 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 17%
Iso E Super 18% vs 14%
Cedar 17% vs 12%
Musk 17% vs 11%
Vetiver 16% vs 10%

Accords

Hercules Eau de Parfum Supreme Gold Eau de Parfum
100%
Tobacco
72%
94%
Amber
100%
94%
Warm Spicy
80%
92%
Vanilla
74%
89%
Woody
69%
80%
Cinnamon
83%
81%
Sweet
63%
72%
Musky
63%
63%
Powdery
49%
60%
Balsamic
Tobacco shared
100%
72%
Amber shared
94%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
94%
80%
Vanilla shared
92%
74%
Woody shared
89%
69%
Cinnamon shared
80%
83%
Sweet shared
81%
63%
Musky shared
72%
63%
Powdery shared
63%
49%
60%

Performance

Hercules Eau de Parfum Supreme Gold Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hercules Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Heavy tobacco and warm spicy accords make this more suitable for cooler weather and intimate settings. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its performance can be intense or a skin-scent, making it best for casual or date nights where closer encounters are desired.

Supreme Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This rich, warm spicy fragrance is too strong for the office but perfect for evening wear, especially on dates or formal outings. Reviewers noted its suitability for "cooler evenings" and that it shouldn't be oversprayed, indicating its powerful presence.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
96%
Accord
94%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Cinnamon, Warm Spicy accords and Osmanthus, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hercules Eau de Parfum
Supreme Gold Eau de Parfum
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