Retba
Memo ParisEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Retba vs. Magnificent Gold
Is Retba better than Magnificent Gold?
Magnificent Gold wears longer on skin, while Retba projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Pink Pepper
warm spicysweetoudvanillapowdery
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The essentials
What's different between Retba and Magnificent Gold?
| Retba | Magnificent Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet, Philippe Paparella-Paris | Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Retba and Magnificent Gold smell?
Retba
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Oud
Vanilla
Rose
Magnificent Gold
Vanilla
Powdery
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Musky
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Retba and Magnificent Gold share?
Top
RaspberryPink RosePink Pepper
PetitgrainPink PepperCream
Heart
OudSaffronGinger
LabdanumOpoponaxSandalwood
Base
AmberBourbon VanillaCardamomCinnamonMyrrhNutmegGuaiac Wood
VanillaWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronGingerCardamomPink PepperCinnamonNutmeg
Pink Pepper
Oriental Notes
Bourbon VanillaMyrrh
Vanilla
Woody Notes
OudGuaiac Wood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Retba and Magnificent Gold work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Retba or Magnificent Gold?
| Retba | Magnificent Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Retba and Magnificent Gold?
The saffron doesn't whisper. It arrives bold, tinged with the same magenta that colors Lake Retba. If you're looking for something safe, look elsewhere.Retba
Magnificent Gold doesn't try to be subtle. The white oud accord is real, the vanilla is absolute, and together they make something that smells expensive without asking permission.Magnificent Gold
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