Commodity 2013 EDP

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Gold

by Donna Ramanauskas

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Commodity Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Donna Ramanauskas. Gold opens with Musk and Juniper, settles into a heart of Amber and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Benzoin. Commodity's Gold carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Commodity Gold is a seriously divisive vanilla. Some find it a luxurious, grown-up take on the classic, while others moan it's simply basic and astonishingly weak. Go in with an open mind, but keep your expectations for performance in check - it's a skin scent for many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
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Gold Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Musk52%
Juniper48%
Heartas listed
Vanilla56%
Amber44%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood53%
Benzoin47%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, warm vanilla profile make it ideal for casual wear and office settings where strong fragrances are unwelcome. It's too subtle for a formal occasion and obviously unsuitable for sport given its delicate nature.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a hint of aromatic juniper and soft musk, quickly settling into a creamy heart of warm vanilla and rich amber. The dry-down delivers a comforting blend of smooth sandalwood and balsamic benzoin, creating a soft, powdery, and slightly woody vanilla experience that leans into a sophisticated, non-gourmand sweetness.

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