Gothic I
Loree RodkinEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Gothic I vs. Van Py Rhum
Is Gothic I better than Van Py Rhum?
Gothic I wears longer on skin, while Van Py Rhum projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
vanillapatchouliwarm spicywoodybalsamicpowderysweet
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The essentials
What's different between Gothic I and Van Py Rhum?
| Gothic I | Van Py Rhum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Lorenzo Pazzaglia |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Gothic I and Van Py Rhum smell?
Gothic I
Vanilla
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Earthy
Powdery
Sweet
Van Py Rhum
Vanilla
Sweet
Patchouli
Caramel
Warm Spicy
Rum
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gothic I and Van Py Rhum share?
Top
Spicy Notes
RumBourbon VanillaTahitian VanillaTonka Bean
Heart
Vanilla
CaramelWhite BlossomsWhite Flowers
Base
PatchouliWoody Notes
Black Vanilla HuskIndonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Bourbon VanillaTahitian VanillaTonka Bean
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)
Where they fit
When and where do Gothic I and Van Py Rhum work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Gothic I or Van Py Rhum?
| Gothic I | Van Py Rhum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gothic I and Van Py Rhum?
The vanilla doesn't behave. It leans earthy, almost dusty, not the clean gourmand you'll find in every celebrity release. Paired with Indian patchouli's dark character, this is sweetness with an edge.Gothic I
It is sweet. It is warm. It wears like a cashmere blanket doused in rum. The vanilla-rum interplay is not subtle, but it works. If you want restraint, look elsewhere. This is unabashed indulgence.Van Py Rhum
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