Gao
XerjoffEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Gao vs. Dark Aoud
Is Gao better than Dark Aoud?
Gao peaks in fall, while Dark Aoud belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SaffronAmberOud
woodyoudwarm spicyfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Gao and Dark Aoud?
| Gao | Dark Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Chris Maurice | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Gao and Dark Aoud smell?
Gao
Woody
Amber
Oud
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Metallic
Balsamic
Dark Aoud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gao and Dark Aoud share?
Top
Saffron
SaffronBlack PepperCardamom
Heart
GurjumJuniper Berries
OudLeatherCedarTeakwood
Base
AmberPatchouliOud
VetiverAmberAmbergrisSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Oud
OudSandalwoodCedarTeakwood
Spicy Notes
Saffron
SaffronBlack PepperCardamom
Amber
Amber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do Gao and Dark Aoud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Gao or Dark Aoud?
| Gao | Dark Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gao and Dark Aoud?
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
This is the fragrance for someone who knows what they want and reaches for it without apology. Dark Aoud isn't exploring or evolving, it's declaring. Not for the tentative.Dark Aoud
The hunt
Where to buy Gao and Dark Aoud
| Gao | Dark Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | — | $81.89fragrancenet |
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