Fragrance comparison

Paris – Édimbourg vs XXIV Carat Gold

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,421 ratings analysed

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

XXIV Carat Gold

Vertus

3.81131 votes

Rank #11,749 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XXIV Carat Gold takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XXIV Carat Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Paris – Édimbourg2/7

XXIV Carat Gold5/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Édimbourg
Community sentiment: Paris – Édimbourg
Longevity: XXIV Carat Gold
Sillage & projection: XXIV Carat Gold
Value for money: XXIV Carat Gold
Versatility: XXIV Carat Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: XXIV Carat Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

XXIV Carat GoldVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

32%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityXXIV Carat Gold

SillageXXIV Carat Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value48

Category winnerXXIV Carat GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

earthy30%

Scent match72%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

Top

CypressJuniper BerriesAldehydes

Heart

Pink PepperViolet

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Spring72

Summer53

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night86

Category winnerXXIV Carat GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

Men44

Unisex49

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerXXIV Carat GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

Reviews →

Vertus XXIV Carat Gold combines crisp cypress, bright aldehydes, and juniper berries before settling into a warm bed of vetiver, cedar, and tobacco. It is a dry, slightly smoky unisex scent that wears beautifully on cool autumn evenings. Perfect for anyone who appreciates rustic, forest-like woodiness without heavy sw…

Reviews →

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, Paris – Édimbourg or XXIV Carat Gold?

XXIV Carat Gold takes 5 of 7 categories. Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes; XXIV Carat Gold is rated 3.81/5 from 131 votes. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XXIV Carat Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Édimbourg or XXIV Carat Gold?

XXIV Carat Gold lasts longest (XXIV Carat Gold 67/100, Paris – Édimbourg 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Édimbourg or XXIV Carat Gold?

XXIV Carat Gold projects furthest (XXIV Carat Gold 60/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Édimbourg and XXIV Carat Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Paris – Édimbourg or XXIV Carat Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Édimbourg is the stronger pick. For winter, XXIV Carat Gold is the stronger pick. Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear; XXIV Carat Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Édimbourg and XXIV Carat Gold?

Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla. XXIV Carat Gold has top notes of Cypress, Juniper Berries and Aldehydes, heart notes of Pink Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco.