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    Gao vs. Oud Cashmere Mood

    Gao by Xerjoff bottle

    Gao

    Xerjoff
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Oud Cashmere Mood wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gao vs. Oud Cashmere Mood
    GaoOud Cashmere Mood
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20122013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChris MauriceFrancis Kurkdjian
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gao

    Woody
    Amber
    Oud
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Metallic
    Balsamic

    Oud Cashmere Mood

    Amber
    Oud
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron
    —
    Heart
    GurjumJuniper Berries
    —
    Base
    AmberPatchouliOud
    Agarwood (oud)LabdanumBenzoinVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gao vs. Oud Cashmere Mood
    GaoOud Cashmere Mood
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Oud Cashmere Mood plays it gentler than expected. The oud never overwhelms; instead, labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla collaborate to soften every edge. But not if you crave a bold oud.Oud Cashmere Mood