Onyx Gold by Khadlaj

Onyx Gold by Khadlaj is an affordable, warm, spicy, and boozy fragrance that is widely considered a clone or dupe of Clive Christian's Blonde Amber.

Fragrance Notes:

Top Notes:

Rum, bitter orange, ginger, and cardamom

Middle Notes:

Dried fruits, sandalwood, osmanthus, and white blossom

Base Notes:

Myrrh, vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli

Gender and General Vibe:

Gender:

Marketed as an aromatic fragrance for women and men, though most reviewers note it leans masculine due to the rich, spicy, and boozy profile.

Season:

Best suited for fall and winter, as well as cool summer nights.

Occasion:

Ideal for evenings, dates, and formal occasions because of its heavy, seductive presence.

General Review:

Opening: Starts strong with a creamy ginger-rum punch mixed with a sticky, raisin-like sweetness from the dried fruits and bitter orange.

Dry Down: Settles into a smooth, warm blend of traditional vanilla, tonka bean, and myrrh.

Performance:

Offers great longevity—lasting over 10 hours on skin and 12+ hours on clothes—with a moderate projection during the first few hours before settling closer to the skin.

Reviewers praise it as a high-quality, budget-friendly alternative that captures the original's DNA remarkably well without weird or synthetic off-notes.