Gold II Sahara
WIDIANEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Gold II Sahara vs. Rouge Smoking
Gold II Sahara rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gold II Sahara | Rouge Smoking | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Astier | Amelie Bourgeois |
| Best season | Winter | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gold II Sahara
Aromatic
Amber
Citrus
Rose
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Powdery
Balsamic
Rouge Smoking
Vanilla
Sweet
Fruity
Powdery
Gourmand
Creamy
Amber
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Elemi ResinSaffron
CherryRoyal Ann cherryPink PepperAlmondBergamotRed mandarin orange
Heart
Orange BlossomRose
Black Vanilla HuskVanillaPeru BalsamMilkHeliotropeNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
AmberMuskVanillaCedar
Thai oudTonka BeanAmbroxanCashmere WoodCaribbean RumCashmeranVanilla AbsoluteWhite MuskAmberLabdanumIndonesian patchouliVioletSiam benzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gold II Sahara | Rouge Smoking | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Saffron and rose is a well-worn path in niche perfumery. What sets this apart is the elemi, a resin that keeps the opening honest, stops it from tipping into potpourri territory.Gold II Sahara
Sweet enough to disarm. Warm enough to mean it. The cherry-vanilla pairing is a known move, but Rouge Smoking plays it with enough conviction to make you forget you've heard it before.Rouge Smoking
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Gold II Sahara | Rouge Smoking | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $51.79fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $201.59fragrancenet |
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