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    Pure Gold vs. Libertine

    Very similar
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pure Gold vs. Libertine
    Pure GoldLibertine
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDT
    Launched20092000
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPierre MontaleMartin Gras
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pure Gold

    White Floral
    Musky
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Patchouli
    Fruity
    Vanilla
    Sweet

    Libertine

    Citrus
    Fruity
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Tropical
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ApricotMandarin Orange
    PineappleGrapefruitPassion Fruit
    Heart
    JasmineNeroliOrange Blossom
    HoneysuckleLily of the ValleyRoseBergamot
    Base
    MuskWhite MuskPatchouliVanilla
    OakmossMuskPatchouliAmberLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pure Gold vs. Libertine
    Pure GoldLibertine
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about Pure Gold: The neroli-heavy drydown splits people. Some find it too sharp, others find it perfect. The fragrance doesn't try to please everyone.Pure Gold
    Libertine occupies a curious middle ground: fruity enough to be playful, chypre enough to mean business. The tropical sweetness never fully takes over.Libertine

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Pure Gold vs. Libertine
    Pure GoldLibertine
    3.4 oz$69.99fragrancenet—

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