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| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Agar Gold Express
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper debate-starter, some call it a masterpiece of boozy, smoky oak, others get a flat-out waxy candle or a pantry full of caraway. It's unique, but don't expect it to be a crowd-pleaser for everyone.
Perfume Parlour's 30 ml Express format of the Agar Gold dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood (2007). The same Richard Herpin pyramid - cardamom, sandalwood, oud, vanilla - in PP's small-format pour variant for travel and trial. Honest dupe-fidelity at a sample-able size.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 10% |
| Floral | 0% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 9% | 20% |
| Sweet | 25% | 50% |
| Warm | 23% | 70% |
| Woody | 30% | 85% |
| Earthy | 17% | 30% |
| Animalic | 8% | 35% |
| Fresh | 5% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, this scent is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overpowering. It's a bit much for the office but splendid for a date or a relaxed evening out, especially during colder months. The deep, woody character lends itself well to formal events, but it's not a go-to for sports.
Seasons
Identical season profile to Agar Gold - sandalwood-oud-vanilla-amber sits firmly in autumn and winter, with spring viable at low dosage. Less natural in summer.
Occasions
Soft-oud woody-spicy in 30ml travel format fits formal evening, date, and dinner wear naturally; office viable at low dosage. Too distinctive for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Sweet accords and Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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