Golden Rush
Alexandria FragrancesEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Golden Rush vs. Pardon
Is Golden Rush better than Pardon?
Pardon rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cinnamon
woodywarm spicysweetoud
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The essentials
What's different between Golden Rush and Pardon?
| Golden Rush | Pardon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Alessandro Gualtieri |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Golden Rush and Pardon smell?
Golden Rush
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Fruity
Pardon
Warm Spicy
Oud
Chocolate
Woody
Floral
Sweet
Cinnamon
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Golden Rush and Pardon share?
Top
BlackberryOrangeCorianderTarragonLabdanumFrankincense
MagnoliaFlowers
Heart
HoneyCinnamonCloveRoseGuaiac WoodBay LeafOrchidCelery Seeds
Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon
Base
OudMyrrhOpoponaxCedarPatchouliMuskOakAmbergris
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarGuaiac WoodOak
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Floral Notes
RoseOrchid
MagnoliaFlowers
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCloveCoriander
Cinnamon
Gourmandy Notes
Honey
Dark Chocolate
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Golden Rush and Pardon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Golden Rush or Pardon?
| Golden Rush | Pardon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Golden Rush and Pardon?
The sweetness here isn't polite. It's dense, honeyed, and Oriental in a way that makes a statement. If you've been chasing that Amouage DNA without the label, this is where it lives.Golden Rush
This is sweeter than you might expect from the name. The magnolia and tonka give it a softness that plays against the oud base. If you want pure darkness, look elsewhere.Pardon
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