Is Perfume Parlour Golden Herb a dupe of Xerjoff Erba Gold?

Erba Gold EDP

Xerjoff by Christian Carbonnel Original Statement

Golden Herb EDP

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Erba Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Erba Gold EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year 2016
££££ Price Tier £
Golden Herb Eau de Parfum bottle Golden Herb EDP
$142.99+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $66.83/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Erba Gold EDP
This one's a proper fruit bomb, so beware: it's not shy. Erba Gold doubles down on tropical sweetness, moving beyond Erba Pura's sharp tang. It's divisive - some find it an addictive, mass-appealing summer banger; others, a synthetic headache in a bottle. Sample it first if you don't fancy choking out your mates.
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Our Verdict - Golden Herb EDP
Golden Herb chases Xerjoff Erba Gold, the sparkling fruity-citrus vanilla bomb. The juicy citrus-and-fruit opening with its spicy heart over creamy vanilla comes through, but Perfume Parlour's version reads a touch more synthetic and lacks the textured richness and projection of the Xerjoff.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Erba Gold EDP A Golden Herb EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Erba Gold EDP
Golden Herb EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 31% vs 26%
Musk 27% vs 26%
Vanilla 26% vs 28%
Amber 24% vs 24%
Melon 24% vs 18%
Bergamot 23% vs 26%
Lemon 23% vs 24%
Ginger 20% vs 22%
Woody Notes 20% vs 20%
Pear 20% vs 17%
Apple 17% vs 18%
Cinnamon 13% vs 15%
Cardamom 12% vs 15%
Clove 12% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Orange 31% vs 26%
Bergamot 23% vs 26%
Lemon 23% vs 24%
Ginger 20% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Melon 24% vs 18%
Pear 20% vs 17%
Apple 17% vs 18%
Cinnamon 13% vs 15%
Cardamom 12% vs 15%
Clove 12% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 26%
Vanilla 26% vs 28%
Amber 24% vs 24%
Woody Notes 20% vs 20%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Erba Gold Golden Herb
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Erba Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Erba Gold is a beast-mode performer, making it far too loud for the office. Its sweet, fruity profile and nuclear projection are best suited for casual, outdoor, or evening activities where it can properly shine without overwhelming. It's a summer holiday in a bottle.

Golden Herb

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A sparkling fruity-citrus that shines in spring and summer and carries into early autumn; too bright for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Radiant and easy, it suits casual daytime, daily wear, the office and dates more than strict formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Musk, Amber

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Erba Gold EDP
Golden Herb EDP

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