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    Higher Energy vs. Black Gold

    Clearly related
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    Black Gold rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Higher Energy vs. Black Gold
    Higher EnergyBlack Gold
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20032017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Gracia-CettoPierre Montale
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Higher Energy

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Earthy
    Green

    Black Gold

    Woody
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint
    LavenderCitrus fruitsOudCinnamonNutmeg
    Heart
    Black PepperNutmegIncense
    VioletJasmine"Patchouli LeafRoseAquatic Notes
    Base
    CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum
    LeatherAmberWhite MuskVetiverWoody Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Higher Energy vs. Black Gold
    Higher EnergyBlack Gold
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Somewhere between a bar and a boardroom. The pineapple doesn't sweeten, it energizes. The incense doesn't sermonize, it grounds. Higher Energy earns its name by not trying harder than it has to.Higher Energy
    This is unapologetic. The lavender and oud combo hits hard from the start, and it refuses to whisper. Not for the faint-hearted, Black Gold demands attention and rewards those who appreciate bold,.Black Gold

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Higher Energy vs. Black Gold
    Higher EnergyBlack Gold
    3.4 oz$130.89fragrancenet
    4 oz$78.95fragranceshop

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