33%
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Gold II Sahara Eau de Parfum bottle Gold II Sahara EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Plated II Eau de Parfum bottle Plated II EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold II Sahara EDP
Gold II Sahara elegantly bridges floral and resinous terrains, offering a refined olfactory experience for discerning noses.
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Our Verdict - Plated II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Widian Gold Ii Sahara - a floral fragrance led by Orange, Saffron, Elemi, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gold II Sahara EDP
Plated II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 57% vs 33%
Only in Gold II Sahara
Apple 43%
Only in Plated II
Orange 38% Elemi 29%
Shared Notes
Rose 58% vs 46%
Only in Gold II Sahara
Incense 41%
Only in Plated II
Orange Blossom 54%
Shared Notes
Amber 20% vs 19%
Musk 15% vs 30%

Accords

Gold II Sahara Plated II
100%
Resinous
90%
Woody
42%
80%
Floral
90%
80%
Warm Spicy
66%
Citrus
78%
50%
Musky
54%
100%
Woody shared
90%
42%
Floral shared
80%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
66%
78%
Musky shared
50%
54%

Performance

Gold II Sahara Plated II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold II Sahara

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich resinous and floral notes make it ideal for cooler seasons like fall and winter, yet it can transition into spring with its floral facets.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

The luxurious and complex scent profile suits evening dates and formal occasions, while projection keeps it moderate for some office settings.

Plated II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
33%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, warm spicy, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gold II Sahara EDP
Plated II EDP
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