Golden Needle Tea
Jo Malone LondonEau de Cologne2016
Side by side
Golden Needle Tea vs. Elephant
Is Golden Needle Tea better than Elephant?
Elephant wears longer on skin, while Golden Needle Tea projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Woody Notes
woodywarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Golden Needle Tea and Elephant?
| Golden Needle Tea | Elephant | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Serge Majoullier | Chris Bartlett |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Golden Needle Tea and Elephant smell?
Golden Needle Tea
Woody
Warm Spicy
Leather
Animalic
Smoky
Elephant
Green
Woody
Coconut
Warm Spicy
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Cacao
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Golden Needle Tea and Elephant share?
Top—
Green NotesBlack TeaMagnolia
Heart
Spicy Notes
Coconut MilkJasmineWoody NotesCacao PodFrankincense
Base
Woody NotesLeather
AmberMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Golden Needle Tea or Elephant?
| Golden Needle Tea | Elephant | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Golden Needle Tea and Elephant?
Most Jo Malone scents whisper. This one leans in. The leather-and-smoke direction isn't what the house is known for, which is exactly why people who want Jo Malone to commit love it.Golden Needle Tea
The Darjeeling and magnolia opening reads like a quiet morning in a botanical garden. By the time the coconut milk arrives, you've already decided this one's different.Elephant
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