Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Gold
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2018 Year 2019
££££ Price Tier ££
Draconis Extrait bottle Draconis

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Expect a clean, herbal-citrus hit that some will find refreshing, others incredibly old-fashioned. It's a Marmite scent - you'll either get it or you won't.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Draconis
This one's a bit of a chameleon: a brighter, sharper take on a classic vetiver that divides opinion. Some find it a superior alternative to Terre d'Hermes, while others feel it's just 'basic' or too harsh up front. Give it time to settle; the drydown is where the magic (or indeed, the mediocrity) happens.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31% 30%
Floral 17% 12%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 16% 9%
Sweet 8% 6%
Warm 14% 22%
Woody 5% 15%
Earthy 14% 18%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 23% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gold EdP
Draconis Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 32% vs 36%
Bergamot 25% vs 28%
Only in Gold
Bitter Orange 42%
Only in Draconis
Grapefruit 35%
Shared Notes
Geranium 37% vs 45%
Only in Draconis
Pepper 54%

Accords

Gold Draconis
100%
Citrus
100%
65%
Fresh Spicy
95%
58%
Aromatic
90%
55%
Woody
67%
64%
Amber
46%
64%
Warm Spicy
56%
Earthy
57%
55%
Patchouli
47%
54%
Balsamic
48%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
95%
Aromatic shared
58%
90%
Woody shared
55%
67%
Amber shared
64%
46%
Warm Spicy shared
64%
56%
57%
Patchouli shared
55%
47%
54%
48%

Performance

Gold Draconis
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, aromatic profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. While not overtly romantic, its relaxed nature could work for casual settings. The slightly old-fashioned soapiness might not suit all formal occasions.

Draconis

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its versatile profile, with a fresh opening and a refined woody-spicy drydown, makes it suitable for many occasions. While its sillage is moderate, it's generally considered inoffensive for office wear, and its sophisticated warmth fits well for casual outings or dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
88%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Amber accords and Geranium, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gold
Draconis
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