Must de Cartier Gold vs Mon Guerlain

Must de Cartier Gold is viewed as a competent modern fragrance but controversial as a flanker of the original. The community consensus is that while it's sympathetically done and works as a standalone scent, it strays too far from the original with excessive vanilla and lost complexity, making it feel disconnected from its heritage rather than a proper modernization.

The r/fragrance community views Mon Guerlain positively overall, praising its comforting vanilla scent and broad appeal. However, some users experience disappointing longevity and projection, and it's often dismissed as an overly safe, mainstream fragrance rather than something distinctive. Many consider it a good blind buy at discounted prices.