AMOUAGE Gold Woman Eau de Parfum

Amouage Gold - what an amazing fragrance!I I purchased a very, very expensive tester bottle after receiving a free sample in the mail. Did I mention how expensive that tester was?
But the scent was incredible! Opulent and over the top intense, I imagine beautiful women in a harem applying this lovely fragrance in the hope of becoming the sultan's cherished favorite. Amouage Gold is 1001 nights on steroids!
I can't recall any specific notes of the scent, only that it was powerfully strong and lasting. No fading flower, this fragrance stayed put.
My bottle is empty, and I can't justify the expense of getting a new one. And there's also the fear that the fragrance may have been changed. Although, how Amouage could possibly be improved is a mystery.
Amazing back story at the top of this page, btw.

Gold is a symphonic aldehydic floral, opulent, rich, and utterly beautiful - as befits the perfume that launched the house of Amouage. While it is not an unusual perfume, it is possibly the best example of an aldehydic floral this side of Chanel No. 5. Composed by the legendary Guy Robert (he of Gucci 1 and Madame Rochas fame), he considered Gold to be the pinnacle of his career. Indeed, when a talented perfumer is given a large enough budget, great things ensue.

Gold opens with bright, soapy aldehydes alongside a rich floral accord from the initial spray. Powdery rose is most evident initially, but it is shortly joined by a beautiful green lily-of-the-valley note. Jasmine adds creamy sweetness, and soft spices add a warm edge.

As it develops, myrrh adds a warm, balsamic quality to the background, setting off the rich florals beautifully. The incense note that joins it is subtle, adding an aromatic smokiness to the background. I always enjoy the "Nativity accord" of frankincense and myrrh, given my Catholic upbringing - particularly apt in a frangrance named "Gold"! Here, it is an inspired addition to the bold, rich floral accord, as well as serving as a nod to the Middle Eastern heritage of the house.

It becomes woody as it dries down, with a resinous, animalic amber accord that grounds the airy florals nicely at the latter stages of this scent. It adds a little dirtiness and depth, balancing the opulent beauty of the aldehydic florals nicely. It fades to a musky, powdery amber-floral skin scent, addictive until final fade. Sillage is strong and longevity is long-lasting.

An extravagant, elegant masterpiece, Gold is classically feminine and feels mature, even regal. Transseasonal and versatile, it can be worn day-to-night, but perhaps is best saved for special occasions, as it smells expensive.

My first Amouage, bought blind and it’s a beauty ❤️ This does lean very femme to my nose on my skin. But it’s all about tastes. So beautiful. One spray on my arm (I’m contrasting it against a few other scents today) and it just lifts off my skin. Clearly discernible.

Perhaps the most beautiful LOTV accord I’ve ever encountered (so many left to meet) gentle, yet resolute. No shrieky, nose stinging here. Wrapped up in spices and resins ever so softly. I expect soap from the LOTV and it sinks into Amber. Switches back to powder and teases me with rose and spice. All swirling around. Enchanting. Classic. Kaleidoscopic. Definite and yet mysterious.

Feels like an adult scent. Ageless but all grown up. More femme than masc (but skin chemistry will work it’s magic). Perfect for work or an event imho. Save nothing for best - everyday should be a celebration. Even cold winter days, sipping tea, cooking soup and wearing slippers with your hair in a ponytail, like my today.

A glorious floral explosion, propelled by an aldehydic constellation of star-bright molecules.
The florals are impossible to untangle, and why bother? I love the effect, the dewy deliciousness supported by a cloud of powdery orris root shot through with shimmering Frankincense and Myrhh.
Really, this is a celestial event.
It does remind me of other fragrances (Joy, Chanel No 5) but its classical DNA only adds to its charms.
After an hour with Amouage Gold the powdery-floral-incense experience deepens with woody cedar and sandalwood grounding and providing a balanced, rounded, fully realised operatic scent. Its superb. It wants for nothing.
I've just bought Jubilation 25, so my two 5 ml samples of Gold will have to satisfy. I feel as sleek as a well-fed cat with this radiating from my wrists.

Today's haiku

floral explosion
operatic scent of gold
like an ermine cape

I now have a full appreciation of the term "sillage monster". And I don't care. I love it - I'm wearing it - and I'm taking you all with me! Bwahahahaaa