Golden Wood
The Harmonist2020
Side by side
Golden Wood vs. Noir Exquis
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
| Golden Wood | Noir Exquis | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Guillaume Flavigny | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Golden Wood
Woody
Citrus
Sweet
Vanilla
Beeswax
Aromatic
Amber
Honey
Noir Exquis
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Powdery
Amber
Coffee
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeBarley MaltElemi Resin
ChestnutOrange
Heart
BeeswaxCabreuva WoodOak
Brazilian coffeeMaple SyrupOrange Blossom
Base
AmberTonka BeanBirch
VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotrope
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Golden Wood | Noir Exquis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about Golden Wood: it's not trying to be mysterious. It's not trying to be cool. It's beeswax, tonka, and mandarin in a bottle, and it wears that openly, without apology.Golden Wood
Noir Exquis sits in a sweet spot between a Gourmand and a woody fragrance. The coffee and maple give it genuine richness, but the wood and heliotrope keep it from feeling like dessert.Noir Exquis