Gold
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Side by side
Gold vs. Black XS
Is Gold better than Black XS?
Gold rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberPatchouli
amberwoodybalsamicwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Gold and Black XS?
| Gold | Black XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2005 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Olivieri | Olivier Cresp |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Gold and Black XS smell?
Gold
White Floral
Amber
Musky
Powdery
Woody
Animalic
Rose
Balsamic
Black XS
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gold and Black XS share?
Top
Lily of the ValleyRose
LemonSageMarigoldCalamondin
Heart
IncenseJasmineOrris RootMyrrhLabdanum
CinnamonPralineTolu BalsamBlack cardamom
Base
CivetWhite muskMysore sandalwoodAmberCedarOakmossAmbergrisPatchouli
PatchouliRosewoodEbonyBlack Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Gold or Black XS?
| Gold | Black XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gold and Black XS?
Gold is unapologetically bold and animalic. The Civet and Ambergris in the base will polarize, and the Jasmine-Myrrh heart commands attention. It truly fills a room.Gold
This one divides. Some find the praline sweetness too much; others spray it every morning like their alarm. That citrus opening doesn't play it safe, it's the bridge to something richer.Black XS
The hunt
Where to buy Gold and Black XS
| Gold | Black XS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $47.50ecosmetics |
| 2.7 oz | — | $45.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $52.34ecosmetics |
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