Golden Dallah by Xerjoff
Brand: Xerjoff
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Gulf-style spiced coffee poured from a dallah: fresh exotic spices over coffee absolute, Cambodian oud, incense and rose, on cocoa and tonka.
Is Golden Dallah worth it?
How it smells: Opens with exotic spices, amber and Cambodian oud at the heart, then dries down to cocoa and tonka bean.
Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 67, versatility 67, layerability 51 and value 52, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Unisex
Key accords: Exotic Spices, Amber, Cambodian Oud, Coffee Absolute, Incense, Rose Absolute
Top Notes
- Exotic Spices
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Cocoa
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Golden Dallah by Xerjoff belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Gulf-style spiced coffee poured from a dallah: fresh exotic spices over coffee absolute, Cambodian oud, incense and rose, on cocoa and tonka. Golden Dallah opens with Exotic Spices. The heart brings Amber, Cambodian Oud, Coffee Absolute, Incense, and Rose Absolute. It dries down to Cocoa and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Golden Dallah
On skin, Golden Dallah by Xerjoff has longevity of 8-10 hours, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Golden Dallah opens with Exotic Spices.
The heart brings Amber, Cambodian Oud, Coffee Absolute, Incense, and Rose Absolute.
It dries down to Cocoa and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Golden Dallah
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Good Girl
Gold Man by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and incense.
Order: Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gold Man on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Gold Man
Honour Woman by Amouage
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and incense.
Order: Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Honour Woman on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Honour Woman
Journey Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share incense and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Journey Man on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Journey Man
Rouge Smoking Extrait by BDK
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rouge Smoking Extrait on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Rouge Smoking Extrait
Pairings to approach with care
Grapefruit Cologne by Jo Malone London
Not Recommended · 30/99
Golden Dallah has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Grapefruit Cologne brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Grapefruit Cologne on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Grapefruit Cologne
Waterlily Tea Dress by Zara
Not Recommended · 31/99
Golden Dallah has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Waterlily Tea Dress brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Waterlily Tea Dress on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Waterlily Tea Dress
Related fragrances and why
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include amber and tonka bean.
- Gold Man by Amouage — Both include amber and incense.
- Honour Woman by Amouage — Both include amber and incense.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Golden Dallah?
Golden Dallah opens with Exotic Spices. The heart brings Amber, Cambodian Oud, Coffee Absolute, Incense, and Rose Absolute. It dries down to Cocoa and Tonka Bean.
How long does Golden Dallah last, and how strong is it?
Golden Dallah by Xerjoff has longevity of 8-10 hours, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Golden Dallah?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Golden Dallah?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and tonka bean. Apply Golden Dallah first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Golden Dallah : 2 sprays Good Girl.
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