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Ratings for Gao

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Overall scent

3.8 / 5

1 approved community rating

Community-only average: 4.0

Longevity

4.1

Around 6–10 hours

Fleeting10+ hours

Sillage

3.1

Noticeable projection

Skin scentRoom-filling

Scent profile

4.0

Masculine-leaning

FeminineMasculine

Value

2.4

Limited fit

PriceyExcellent

Bottle design

3.0

A good fit

PlainIconic

Daytime

Not rated yet

Not a fitExcellent

Nighttime

Not rated yet

Not a fitExcellent

Office & shared spaces

Not rated yet

AvoidIdeal

Released in 2012, Gao by Xerjoff is woody, oud, amber perfume with warm spicy undertones. Crafted by Chris Maurice. Has notes of agarwood (oud), amber, cypriol oil or nagarmotha, gurjan balsam, juniper, patchouli, resins and saffron. Projection Monster and performance is long lasting 8+ hours.

Perfumers

Notes Pyramid for Gao

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eccentric Editor · 271 reviews · 1y
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Lasts: ModerateSillage: CloudProfile: UnisexValue: GoodBottle: Nice

Gao is a seriously robust and intriguing oud-centric scent that makes quite an impression. It’s got that deep, resinous oud at its core, balanced by saffron and a unique juniper dryness that really sets it apart. Performance is outstanding; this one projects strongly and lasts forever, so it’s definitely not one for the office. This makes it perfect for cooler evenings, formal events, or any social gathering where you want to stand out, and personally, I find it leans pretty masculine and feels incredibly commanding.

Gao
Xerjoff

Rated 7.66 / 10 Projection Monster Long lasting 8+ hours Leans Masculine
leather
balsamic
aromatic
metallic
fresh spicy
earthy
warm spicy
amber
oud
woody

Scent

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Sillage

IntimateAverageMassive

Longevity

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Scent Profile

FeminineUnisexMasculine

Value

OverpricedAverageGreat Value

Bottle Design

ForgettableNiceIconic