Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla)
AXEEau de Toilette2017
Side by side
Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) vs. Hugo Dark Blue
Is Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) better than Hugo Dark Blue?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaPatchouli
vanillafresh 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 (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) and Hugo Dark Blue?
| Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) | Hugo Dark Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2017 | 1999 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Alain Astori |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) and Hugo Dark Blue smell?
Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla)
Vanilla
Oud
Powdery
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Hugo Dark Blue
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) and Hugo Dark Blue share?
Top
Black PepperCorianderMandarin Orange
GingerGrapefruitOrangeLimeLemon
Heart
Clary SageNutmeg
CypressCardamomMahoganyGeraniumSage
Base
VanillaOudPatchouliTobacco
VanillaCedarwoodBenzoinVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperNutmegCoriander
GingerCardamom
Woody Notes
Oud
CypressCedarwoodMahogany
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaBenzoin
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Herbaceous Notes
Clary Sage
Sage
Where they fit
When and where do Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) and Hugo Dark Blue work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) or Hugo Dark Blue?
| Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) | Hugo Dark Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla) and Hugo Dark Blue?
The oud and vanilla pairing that luxury houses charge ten times more for, here it shows up in a body spray bottle and refuses to apologize. Bold, sweet, and unapologetically Axe.Gold (Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla)
This fragrance arrived in 1999 with real intent. The cardamom-ginger opening set it apart from standard citrus masculines. The patchouli-tobacco drydown gives it substance that outlasts trends.Hugo Dark Blue
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