Gold Incense Eau de Parfum bottle Gold Incense
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2018 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
So Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle So Elixir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold Incense Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - So Elixir Eau de Parfum
This one's a true classic, often compared to Coco Mademoiselle but with its own smoky charm. It's a confident, long-lasting scent; just go easy on the trigger if you want to avoid giving anyone a patchouli headache.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 12%
Floral 24% 27%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 32% 27%
Warm 19% 13%
Woody 7% 12%
Earthy 15% 24%
Animalic 10% 5%
Fresh 7% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gold Incense EdP
So Elixir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 31% vs 18%
Patchouli 22% vs 20%
Rose 20% vs 10%
Only in Gold Incense Eau de Parfum
Violet 26%
Only in So Elixir Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 19% Incense 17% Bergamot 14%
Only in Gold Incense Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 39% Benzoin 34% Musk 26%

Accords

Gold Incense Eau de Parfum So Elixir Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
91%
Vanilla
68%
86%
Warm Spicy
90%
Patchouli
89%
64%
White Floral
82%
68%
Balsamic
77%
75%
Powdery
Woody
74%
58%
Citrus
69%
58%
Smoky
68%
63%
Musky
Rose
58%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
91%
68%
Warm Spicy shared
86%
90%
89%
White Floral shared
64%
82%
Balsamic shared
68%
77%
75%
74%
Citrus shared
58%
69%
Smoky shared
58%
68%
63%
58%

Performance

Gold Incense Eau de Parfum So Elixir Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold Incense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

So Elixir 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 Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its excellent longevity and strong projection make it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile positions it perfectly for dates and formal events, with some reviewers noting its versatility for day-to-night wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, White Floral accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Gold Incense Eau de Parfum
So Elixir Eau de Parfum
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