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    Side by side

    Gao vs. Dejan

    Gao by Xerjoff bottle

    Gao

    Xerjoff
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Very similar
    Dejan by Omanluxury bottle

    Dejan

    Omanluxury
    Eau de Parfum2020
    New comparison

    Dejan rates higher with the community, while Gao wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Gao vs. Dejan
    GaoDejan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChris MauriceDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Gao

    Woody
    Amber
    Oud
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Metallic
    Balsamic

    Dejan

    Oud
    Woody
    Rose
    Amber
    Earthy
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron
    Rose Water
    Heart
    GurjumJuniper Berries
    Labdanum
    Base
    AmberPatchouliOud
    OudAmberMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Gao vs. Dejan
    GaoDejan
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 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
    This is the smoky rose that refuses to fade into the background. Rose water opens it, but the smoke doesn't step aside, it stays. The composition maintains its edge throughout.Dejan