24 Gold Clones

"### Is it Worth It? If you're craving the 24 Gold experience but don't want to drop serious cash, Raghba is a decent alternative. It's a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy fragrance that's best suited for cooler weather. The synthetic oud is a drawback, but it's hard to complain. It’s a good daily driver for fall and winter evenings. ### Olfactory Experience Raghba opens with a blast of oud and spice. It's aiming for that rich 24 Gold vibe, but the oud here is noticeably sharper, a little more synthetic. Jasmine peeks through, adding a floral sweetness. The heart is where this clone gets closer to the original, with smooth sandalwood and cedar offering warmth. The drydown is vanilla-amber dominant, comforting and sweet. It lacks the smoother, almost chocolatey depth of the OG. ### Longevity & Projection This stuff sticks around. I get a solid 6-8 hours on my skin, and projection is moderate for the first 2 hours before settling closer to the skin. Be mindful of overspraying; the synthetic edge can become cloying if you go overboard. Two or three sprays max!"

"### The Scent Profile Rhagba throws a pretty decent punch . The opening aims for that oud and spice vibe of 24 Gold, but it's a touch rougher around the edges. You get the woods, a floral hint of jasmine, but the guaiac wood is sharper, more obviously synthetic. The dry down is where it gets closer to the original. Vanilla and amber come forward, softened by sandalwood. It's maybe 85% there, missing some of the smooth richness of the original. Still, not bad. ### Final Thoughts Rhagba isn't a perfect recreation of 24 Gold, but it offers a good approximation . If you like the idea of a sweet, woody amber fragrance but can't stomach the price tag of the original, this is a solid option. Is 24 Gold ten times better? Absolutely not. For the budget-conscious fragrance enthusiast, Rhagba is a worthy gamble. Just be aware of that slightly synthetic opening. ### How Long Does it Last? Projection is moderate for the first hour, enough to get noticed without choking anyone out. Longevity is surprisingly good. I get a solid 6-7 hours on skin, easily extending to 8+ on clothing. Not beast mode, but respectable, especially considering how little this costs."