
Gold Medal
AtkinsonsEau de Cologne1878
Side by side
Signoricci 2 wears longer on skin, while Gold Medal projects louder.
The essentials
| Gold Medal | Signoricci 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1878 | 1975 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Raymond Chaillan |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Gold Medal
Signoricci 2
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Gold Medal | Signoricci 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Proper without being precious. Some colognes try too hard to modernize, Gold Medal doesn't bother. It won its gold medal in 1878 and figures that's still plenty good enough.Gold Medal
The aldehydes are what make this work. Sharp and clean at first, then that powdery lift softens the whole composition. Some find it soapy. Others find it timeless. That tension is exactly the point.Signoricci 2