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Golden Rule - 95

Name: Golden Rule - 95 Eau de Parfum
Brand: The Essence Vault

The Essence Vault Golden Rule - 95 is an Eau de Parfum. Golden Rule - 95 opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Benzoin. The Essence Vault's Golden Rule - 95 carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

No. 95 hits the same sun-warmed mandarin-coconut-vanilla notes that made Phlur's Golden Rule an instant viral hit, but the coconut milk and orange flower blend feels flatter and the vanilla drydown fades quicker than the original.

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Radiant
Sunny
Warm
Playful

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Inspired by

Golden Rule by Phlur

93%

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Mandarin36%

Pear36%

Pink Pepper27%

Heartas listed

Orange Blossom40%

Coconut36%

Jasmine24%

Baseas listed

Vanilla42%

Sandalwood33%

Benzoin25%

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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Notes

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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:

Spring Summer

The sun-warmed coconut-vanilla-fruity blend is a natural fit for spring and summer wear, when its bright, tropical energy feels most at home; too sweet and light for cold weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Playful and warm enough for casual daytime wear and a summer date; too sweet and informal for the office or formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

Inspired by Phlur's Golden Rule, No. 95 opens with the same bright mandarin and crisp pear combination sharpened by pink pepper, chasing the viral original's instantly recognisable 'sun-drenched' opening. The heart brings in orange blossom, coconut and jasmine for that tropical, holiday-skin feel, before settling into a vanilla cream and sandalwood base with a touch of benzoin. The top-line concept translates well - the fruity-floral-coconut combination is genuinely close to the original's addictive first impression. Where it comes up short is in the blend's cohesion: Phlur's coconut milk and orange flower water melt together into something creamy and seamless, while No. 95's version keeps the notes more separated, and the vanilla-benzoin base thins out a few hours in rather than holding the original's soft, lasting glow. A fun, accessible way to try the viral trend without the hype price tag, though it won't quite recreate the exact addictive pull of the real Golden Rule.