Venezia Eau de Parfum bottle Venezia
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1992 Year 1995
££ Price Tier £
Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Charlie Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Venezia Eau de Parfum
A legendary, much-missed 90s powerhouse, Venezia is a complex, opulent fruity-amber scent that inspires fierce loyalty and nostalgia. Modern reformulations might miss the mark, but the vintage original is a rare and beloved masterpiece.
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Our Verdict - Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum
Divisive, nostalgic, and a genuine '90s bargain. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, this budget-friendly gem offers surprising depth and a warm, elegant embrace.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 4%
Floral 23% 21%
Fruity 18% 23%
Green 6% 1%
Sweet 33% 30%
Warm 14% 20%
Woody 11% 14%
Earthy 5% 4%
Animalic 10% 7%
Fresh 7% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Venezia EdP
Charlie Gold EdP

Notes

Accords

Venezia Eau de Parfum Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
100%
73%
Warm Spicy
96%
67%
Powdery
89%
80%
Amber
69%
75%
Sweet
79%
66%
Woody
76%
70%
Vanilla
Caramel
64%
Cinnamon
63%
56%
Floral
56%
50%
Aromatic
49%
Musky
Rose
47%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
96%
Powdery shared
67%
89%
Amber shared
80%
69%
Sweet shared
75%
79%
Woody shared
66%
76%
70%
64%
63%
Floral shared
56%
56%
50%
49%
47%

Performance

Venezia Eau de Parfum Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Venezia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Venezia's rich oriental depth and strong sillage make it too imposing for most office environments, but it excels in cooler weather for dates, formal events, and intimate casual evenings. Its luxurious character is best suited for special occasions where you want to make a statement.

Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, rich, and spicy character makes it unsuitable for sport, but its elegance suits formal events and dates, particularly in cooler weather. While some find it too strong for the office, many reviewers wear it daily, suggesting a moderate office appropriateness if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
89%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Amber, Cinnamon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Venezia Eau de Parfum
Charlie Gold Eau de Parfum
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