Rouge Smoking
BDK ParfumsEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Rouge Smoking vs. Gold II Sahara
Gold II Sahara rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Rouge Smoking | Gold II Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois | Jean-Claude Astier |
| Best season | — | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Rouge Smoking
Vanilla
Sweet
Fruity
Powdery
Gourmand
Creamy
Amber
Musky
Gold II Sahara
Aromatic
Amber
Citrus
Rose
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Powdery
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CherryRoyal Ann cherryPink PepperAlmondBergamotRed mandarin orange
Elemi ResinSaffron
Heart
Black Vanilla HuskVanillaPeru BalsamMilkHeliotropeNeroliOrange Blossom
Orange BlossomRose
Base
Thai oudTonka BeanAmbroxanCashmere WoodCaribbean RumCashmeranVanilla AbsoluteWhite MuskAmberLabdanumIndonesian patchouliVioletSiam benzoin
AmberMuskVanillaCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Rouge Smoking | Gold II Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Sweet enough to disarm. Warm enough to mean it. The cherry-vanilla pairing is a known move, but Rouge Smoking plays it with enough conviction to make you forget you've heard it before.Rouge Smoking
Saffron and rose is a well-worn path in niche perfumery. What sets this apart is the elemi, a resin that keeps the opening honest, stops it from tipping into potpourri territory.Gold II Sahara
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Rouge Smoking | Gold II Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $51.79fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $201.59fragrancenet | — |
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