Black Gold
ManceraEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Gold vs. Arabians
Is Black Gold better than Arabians?
Black Gold peaks in fall, while Arabians belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LavenderWhite MuskOudVetiverRoseLeather
woodylavenderfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicyleather
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 Arabians?
| Black Gold | Arabians | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Black Gold and Arabians smell?
Black Gold
Woody
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Violet
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Floral
Arabians
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Oud
Animalic
Leather
Lavender
Amber
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Gold and Arabians share?
Top
LavenderCitrus fruitsOudCinnamonNutmeg
CardamomLavenderRed thyme
Heart
VioletJasmine"JasminePatchouli LeafRoseAquatic Notes
RosePatchouliVetiver
Base
AmberWhite MuskVetiverWoody NotesLeather
OudLeatherAmbergrisMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderVioletJasmine"JasmineRose
RoseLavender
Woody Notes
Patchouli LeafOudWoody Notes
Oud
Animalic Notes
Leather
LeatherAmbergris
Spicy Notes
CinnamonNutmeg
Cardamom
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Black Gold and Arabians work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Gold or Arabians?
| Black Gold | Arabians | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Gold and Arabians?
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
This fragrance wants to be noticed. Not everyone does, and that's fine, but if you're the kind of person who walks into a room and means it, this was made for you.Arabians
The hunt
Where to buy Black Gold and Arabians
| Black Gold | Arabians | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $115.15ecosmetics |
| 4 oz | $78.95fragranceshop | — |
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