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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Extrait de Parfum vs Yves Saint Laurent Magnificent Gold
Magnificent Gold is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
SaffronElemi resin
Heart
VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Atlas Cedar
Base
Laotian OudIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Accords
Oud
100%
Woody
99%
Warm spicy
99%
Vanilla
89%
Aromatic
83%
Balsamic
72%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Oud Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a fragrance for women and men. Oud Extrait de Parfum was launched in 2018. Top notes are Saffron and Elemi resin; middle notes are Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Atlas Cedar; base notes are Laotian Oud and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
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Notes
Top
SaffronPink Pepper
Heart
VanillaSandalwood
Base
White OudMusk
Accords
Vanilla
100%
Powdery
85%
Oud
76%
Woody
75%
Warm spicy
74%
Musky
61%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Magnificent Gold by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Magnificent Gold was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Honorine Blanc. Top notes are Saffron and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Vanilla and Sandalwood; base notes are White Oud and Musk. Magnificent Gold, inspired by golden ornaments, contains precious white oud accord. Spices such as pink pepper and saffron make this scent a bit brighter, in contrast to the rest of the composition that includes vanilla, sandalwood, oud and musk. It is developed by Honorine Blanc.Yves Saint Laurent dedicated a special collection of perfumes to its famous pieces of clothing. Le Vestiaire des Parfums line premiered in fall 2015 with five editions, followed by the first sub-collection Le Vestiaire des Parfums Collection de Nuit in September 2016 with three new fragrances. In September 2017, a new line within this concept will be available at selected stores worldwide - Le Vestiaire des Parfums Oriental Collection - featuring five new perfumes inspired by de designer’s trips, mostly to Morocco.Available as a 75 ml Eau de Parfum.
Notes in Common
18% sharedShared (2)
SaffronVanilla
Only in Oud Extrait de Parfum
Elemi resinAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Atlas CedarLaotian OudIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Only in Magnificent Gold
Pink PepperSandalwoodWhite OudMusk
Rating
4.21vs4.35
Ratings
1,059vs369
Concentration
ExtraitvsEDP
Launch Year
2018vs2017
Which should I buy?
Magnificent Gold is the community's favourite of the two.
- Magnificent Gold is rated higher by the community: 4.35 from 369 ratings, against 4.21 from 1,059.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Oud Extrait de Parfum and "long lasting" for Magnificent Gold.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Oud Extrait de Parfum versus "moderate" for Magnificent Gold.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Yves Saint Laurent is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Magnificent Gold if you want the higher-rated option; pick Oud Extrait de Parfum if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.