Question 1

What's the difference between Passionate and Gold?

Accepted Answer

Passionate is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Penthouse (2014) dominated by its signature accords. Gold is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Commodity (undated) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.

Question 2

Which is better, Passionate or Gold?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Passionate scores 3.62/5 vs Gold at 4.04/5. Gold's standout strength: Beautiful, creamy vanilla scent that's sophisticated and not cheap. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Passionate and Gold smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Gold: Commodity Gold Expressive is praised for its beautiful, creamy vanilla scent and sophisticated character, but severely criticized for its lack of projection and poor longevity that doesn't justify its high price.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Passionate or Gold?

Accepted Answer

Gold: Extremely poor projection and longevity (skin scent, fades in 1.5 hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Passionate vs Gold?

Accepted Answer

Passionate scores highest for fall wear; Gold scores highest for fall wear. Passionate leans daytime, Gold leans daytime.

Passionate vs Gold

Comparison Summary

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Attribute	Passionate	Gold
Brand	Penthouse	Commodity
Year	2014	—
Rating	3.62	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	6