Fragrance comparison

22 Shades of Everest vs Bacon Gold

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

22 Shades of Everest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #62,716 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Bacon Gold

Bacon

2.9213 votes

Rank #22,950 BaconFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bacon Gold takes 1 of 1 categories.

22 Shades of Everest
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bacon Gold
Choose it for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

22 Shades of Everest0/1

Bacon Gold1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bacon Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

22 Shades of EverestThe Dua Brand

Bacon GoldBacon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

2.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate48

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

bacon100%

fresh spicy83%

savory65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPetitgrainAmbergrisBergamotVanillaVetiverPepperNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BaconPink PepperPepperMandarin OrangeNutmegBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper. Durations are only published for 22 Shades of Everest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring20

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerBacon GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

22 Shades of Everest by The Dua Brand combines the crisp, zesty kick of Le Labo Bergamote 22 with the frosty alpine cedar and ambergris backbone of Creed Himalaya. The scent opens with an immediate burst of tart grapefruit, sharp bergamot, and bitter petitgrain that feels like slicing fresh citrus in brisk morning air…

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Bacon Gold by Bacon, launched in 2010, is a bold aromatic unisex fragrance centered on an unmistakable, salty bacon accord. It combines savory meat notes with bright bursts of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper. Designed for those who prefer unconventional scents, it wears best during casual daytime outings in moderate …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 22 Shades of Everest or Bacon Gold?

Bacon Gold takes 1 of 1 categories. 22 Shades of Everest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Bacon Gold is rated 2.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose 22 Shades of Everest for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bacon Gold for a bacon and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Do 22 Shades of Everest and Bacon Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper.

Is 22 Shades of Everest or Bacon Gold better for summer or winter?

22 Shades of Everest suits daytime wear; Bacon Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 22 Shades of Everest and Bacon Gold?

22 Shades of Everest features Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Grapefruit. Bacon Gold features Bacon, Pink Pepper, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.