Oud Cashmere Mood
Maison Francis Kurkdjian2013
Side by side
Oud Cashmere Mood vs. Gao
Is Oud Cashmere Mood better than Gao?
Oud Cashmere Mood wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
amberoudwarm spicybalsamic
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 Oud Cashmere Mood and Gao?
| Oud Cashmere Mood | Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Chris Maurice |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Cashmere Mood and Gao smell?
Oud Cashmere Mood
Amber
Oud
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Musky
Gao
Woody
Amber
Oud
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Metallic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Cashmere Mood and Gao share?
Top—
Saffron
Heart—
GurjumJuniper Berries
Base
Agarwood (oud)LabdanumBenzoinVanilla
AmberPatchouliOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Agarwood (oud)
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Cashmere Mood and Gao work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Cashmere Mood or Gao?
| Oud Cashmere Mood | Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Cashmere Mood and Gao?
Oud Cashmere Mood plays it gentler than expected. The oud never overwhelms; instead, labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla collaborate to soften every edge. But not if you crave a bold oud.Oud Cashmere Mood
For those who love it, Gao becomes an obsession. That medicinal saffron opening that divides opinion? It softens within the hour, and what remains is a warm, resinous oud that stays close and long.Gao
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