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    Side by side

    A Quiet Morning vs. Gao

    Clearly related
    Gao by Xerjoff bottle

    Gao

    Xerjoff
    Eau de Parfum2012
    New comparison

    Gao wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: A Quiet Morning vs. Gao
    A Quiet MorningGao
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20082012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChris Maurice
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    A Quiet Morning

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Green
    Savory
    Powdery

    Gao

    Woody
    Amber
    Oud
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Metallic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Basmati riceSaffronTurmeric
    Saffron
    Heart
    Orange BlossomPalm Blossom
    GurjumJuniper Berries
    Base
    SandalwoodTibetan Cedar
    AmberPatchouliOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: A Quiet Morning vs. Gao
    A Quiet MorningGao
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most mornings want to be fresh. This one doesn't. The rice and saffron create something warm, almost edible, savory, not sweet. It's the kind of quiet that stays with you.A Quiet Morning
    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