Black Gold
ManceraEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Gold vs. Higher Energy
Is Black Gold better than Higher Energy?
Black Gold rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
White MuskVetiverNutmeg
woodyfresh spicyaromatic
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 Black Gold and Higher Energy?
| Black Gold | Higher Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2017 | 2003 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Carlos Viñals |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Black Gold and Higher Energy smell?
Black Gold
Woody
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Violet
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Floral
Higher Energy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Sweet
Earthy
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Gold and Higher Energy share?
Top
LavenderCitrus fruitsOudCinnamonNutmeg
GrapefruitPineappleMelonMintJuniper Berries
Heart
VioletJasmine"JasminePatchouli LeafRoseAquatic Notes
Black PepperNutmegIncense
Base
AmberWhite MuskVetiverWoody NotesLeather
CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Patchouli LeafOudWoody Notes
CedarSandalwood
Spicy Notes
CinnamonNutmeg
Black PepperNutmeg
Citric Notes
Citrus fruits
Grapefruit
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Black Gold and Higher Energy work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Gold or Higher Energy?
| Black Gold | Higher Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Gold and Higher Energy?
The violet-and-jasmine heart divides the room. Some find it powdery and refined. Others wonder what happened to the leather they signed up for. Here's the thing.Black Gold
That grapefruit opening is a statement, it hits hard and fast. If that's what you're after, Higher Energy delivers. The tradeoff is a drydown that fades to a quiet murmur as time passes.Higher Energy
The hunt
Where to buy Black Gold and Higher Energy
| Black Gold | Higher Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | $78.95fragranceshop | — |
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