Fragrance comparison

Sycomore Eau de Parfum vs XXIV Carat Gold

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,175 ratings analysed

Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.282,044 votes

Rank #26,472 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

4 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 4 of 7 categories.

Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XXIV Carat Gold
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sycomore Eau de Parfum3/7

XXIV Carat Gold4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Sycomore Eau de Parfum
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

Sycomore Eau de ParfumChanel

XXIV Carat GoldVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,044 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,044 votes

32%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerSycomore Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySycomore Eau de Parfum

SillageXXIV Carat Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value48

Category winnerXXIV Carat GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

earthy48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

earthy30%

Scent match79%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverCypressJuniperSpicesSandalwoodPink PepperTobaccoAldehydesViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CypressJuniper BerriesAldehydes

Heart

Pink PepperViolet

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCedarTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cypress, Sandalwood and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Sycomore Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter79

Day100

Night53

Spring72

Summer53

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night86

Category winnerXXIV Carat GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex57

Women8

Work 42%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 8%

Men44

Unisex49

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerXXIV Carat GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Sycomore Eau de Parfum is a dry, smoky woodland scent built around high-grade vetiver roots. The first spray releases a fizzy pop of aldehydes alongside sharp juniper berries and cracked pink pepper. It bites slightly at first. Give it five minutes. The sharp opening quickly settles into a rich core of cypress …

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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…

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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, Sycomore Eau de Parfum or XXIV Carat Gold?

XXIV Carat Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Sycomore Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 2,044 votes; XXIV Carat Gold is rated 3.81/5 from 131 votes. Choose Sycomore Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XXIV Carat Gold for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sycomore Eau de Parfum or XXIV Carat Gold?

They last about the same: Sycomore Eau de Parfum 68/100, XXIV Carat Gold 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sycomore Eau de Parfum or XXIV Carat Gold?

XXIV Carat Gold projects furthest (XXIV Carat Gold 60/100, Sycomore Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sycomore Eau de Parfum and XXIV Carat Gold smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cypress, Sandalwood and Pink Pepper.

Is Sycomore Eau de Parfum or XXIV Carat Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, XXIV Carat Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Sycomore Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Sycomore Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; XXIV Carat Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sycomore Eau de Parfum and XXIV Carat Gold?

Sycomore Eau de Parfum features Vetiver, Cypress, Juniper, Spices and Sandalwood. 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.