Xerjoff Erba Gold vs Mancera Aqua Wood

Mancera Aqua Wood has most of Xerjoff Erba Gold's accords, but not at the same strength, so it reads as a near match rather than a copy.

They share 9 of Xerjoff Erba Gold's 10 main accords: citrus, fruity, fresh and warm spicy.

Mancera Aqua Wood costs about 37% of the price, around €135 against €360.

Mancera Aqua Wood sits closer to the skin.

What you give up: brazilian orange, sicilian lemon and calabrian bergamot, which Mancera Aqua Wood does not list.