Gold
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2014 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Amber & Roses
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Which Should You Buy?
Gold by Next is a budget-friendly fragrance that offers a warm, amber-fruity scent with above-average longevity and projection, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.
This one's a proper Gothic romance, but not for everyone. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans swooning over its dark rose and earthy vibes, while detractors find it outright repulsive. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 27% | 29% |
| Floral | 29% | 30% |
| Fruity | 7% | 2% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 22% | 18% |
| Warm | 9% | 10% |
| Woody | 3% | 3% |
| Earthy | 4% | 5% |
| Animalic | 17% | 15% |
| Fresh | 23% | 24% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The warm amber and musk base notes make Gold particularly suitable for cooler seasons like fall and winter, while its fruity and floral top and heart notes allow for versatility in spring and summer.
Occasions
Gold's balanced projection and warm, inviting scent profile make it appropriate for both formal events and romantic dates, while its moderate intensity suits office and casual settings. However, it may be too rich for sporting activities.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and beast-mode projection mean care must be taken with application, making it mostly unsuitable for close-quarters office wear. It truly shines on dates or formal events where its unique, dark character can make a lasting impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Musky, Floral accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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