89%
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Cigar Eau de Parfum bottle Cigar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year 2022
£ Price Tier £
Venetian Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Venetian Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cigar
This legendary value frag smells far more expensive than it is. A classic fruity tobacco, Cigar polarises with its initial blast, but dries down to a rich, comforting aroma that captures hearts, though its performance can be a bit hit or miss on different skin chemistries.
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Our Verdict - Venetian Gold
This Armaf offering is a surprisingly versatile tropical delight, punching well above its weight for the price. It's a fresh, fruity escape that's been unjustly overlooked - a genuine hidden gem for those who love exotic warmth without the intensity.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 11%
Floral 17% 14%
Fruity 17% 20%
Green 14% 17%
Sweet 16% 17%
Warm 13% 4%
Woody 13% 16%
Earthy 10% 8%
Animalic 6% 10%
Fresh 16% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cigar EdP
Venetian Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 19% vs 25%
Sandalwood 18% vs 25%
Musk 16% vs 25%
Only in Venetian Gold
Cashmeran 25%

Accords

Cigar Venetian Gold
100%
Sweet
61%
88%
Woody
100%
88%
Fruity
75%
88%
Tobacco
54%
Powdery
78%
Musky
78%
73%
Fresh Spicy
58%
68%
Aromatic
69%
52%
Citrus
58%
57%
Patchouli
58%
Rose
58%
Sweet shared
100%
61%
Woody shared
88%
100%
Fruity shared
88%
75%
88%
Powdery shared
54%
78%
78%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
58%
Aromatic shared
68%
69%
Citrus shared
52%
58%
Patchouli shared
57%
58%
58%

Performance

Cigar Venetian Gold
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cigar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich tobacco and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for evening and formal wear. While some find it too bold for the office, its warm and comforting nature can be appreciated in more casual settings, especially in cooler weather.

Venetian Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean dry-down make it perfect for casual, year-round wear and even office environments. While pleasant for a date, its tropical freshness might be too informal for truly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
85%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Fruity accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cigar
Venetian Gold
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