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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wild card, Maharan Gold is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find it luxurious and cosy, others are scrubbing off 'pine' and 'paint'. If you embrace the unexpected, you might just find your new obsession, but it's definitely not a safe blind buy.
Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your grandad's barnyard oud. It's a smooth, sweet, and surprisingly wearable take on a challenging note, loved by many for its balanced complexity. Expect whispers of luxury, not shouts of animalic funk.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 21% | 24% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 6% | 8% |
| Sweet | 13% | 23% |
| Warm | 33% | 31% |
| Woody | 16% | 13% |
| Earthy | 12% | 11% |
| Animalic | 9% | 5% |
| Fresh | 11% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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 sweet, smoky accords, Maharjan Gold is ill-suited for the office or active wear. It shines in cooler weather settings, making it perfect for date nights or evenings out, but its unique profile might be too polarising for formal events.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
With its rich, warm, and spicy profile, combined with good longevity and sillage, it's perfect for intimate date nights and sophisticated formal events. While perhaps too opulent for a daily office wear, its moderate projection makes it acceptable for casual evening outings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Tuberose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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