Gold Man

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• juanrichartruiz80

  December 28, 2012

  

  If Jubilation XXV is opulent, Gold pour Homme is ‘opulence itself’. The 120 ingredients create an ‘olfactory symphony’, but that very drawback is that it skirts the edge of vulgarity due to being so excessive and lacking versatility. It’s not vulgar for being common, but for being excessive. Some have described it as ‘suitable for dining with Queen Elizabeth II’ or as opulent as ‘the finale of the Magic Flute’s seraglio’. These remarks sound fanciful, yet they aren’t detached from reality: it is ‘opulence made into perfume’. They say the feminine version is even more opulent, like ‘a Beethoven symphony’, comparable to the finale of the Ninth. Aside from the jokes, I tend towards the sober. It’s not too masculine; it’s a large-scale floral with very marked animal notes. I don’t like it because it’s too floral and opulent. Suitable only for formal occasions in autumn and winter. It reminds me of the famous and animalistic Kouros by YSL.

• Juan Richart Ruiz

  May 9, 2013

  

  This fragrance is opulence bottled as perfume. They say Gold pour Homme is Amouage’s bestseller, but I must say that from the first whiff, I couldn’t stand it. It’s too opulent and resonant; I simply couldn’t bring myself to buy it. It seems more like a fragrance for an older lady than one for a man. I’m not a fan of resonant fragrances because I don’t seek to appear bourgeois or effeminate; I conceive of perfume as an aroma that evokes an image or memory without overwhelming or showing off. Gold pour Homme doesn’t fit me because it’s too voluptuous. I’d only recommend it to those who smell a mile away. It’s the only Amouage fragrance I would never buy.

• ShiseidoTactics

  February 18, 2014

  

  My friend Juan Richart Ruiz got it right from start to finish! I believe it has nothing masculine about it, but it’s a great fragrance. Its creators put all their eggs in one basket. I wouldn’t wear it because the musk doesn’t suit me, and I didn’t associate it with Yves Saint Laurent’s Kourus, but rather with some women’s fragrance I can’t recall.

• ShiseidoTactics

  February 25, 2014

  

  Incredibly, my friend Juan Richart Ruiz got it right from start to finish! I consider that it has nothing masculine about it. But it is a great fragrance, that’s for sure. Its creators put all their eggs in one basket. But I wouldn’t wear it. The musk it contains I don’t like much. But I didn’t associate it with Yves Saint Laurent’s Kourus, but rather with some women’s fragrance I can’t quite recall.

• azuriiita

  April 8, 2014

  

  Starts very mossy and intense, then explodes with a root-of-lily talc that hints at incense, garden roses (the kind my grandmother and great-aunt wore), and lily of the valley; it all gives the impression of an old-fashioned cologne, like the kind Mata Hari or Rodolfo Valentino’s characters must have used. On my skin, the sandalwood and civet yield to the lily until it settles and becomes soft. It’s unisex, neither oriental nor musky, but rather a floral-civet chypre with incense, like a sheik’s suit made in Hollywood for blue eyes. It reminds me of my grandmother’s mantilla kept in a cabinet, impregnated with talc and church incense, and of sepia-toned photos of relatives I never knew. It smells of the past; now that it’s hot, I close my eyes and feel as though I’m in her room, ‘digging’ among her treasures as a child. The trail isn’t as potent as they say; it’s fine and delicate, not opulent enough for gala dinners. I imagined something denser that would fill a room for days, but it smells good and, as a fragrance for a man, reminds me of a chaste, kind, and stern uncle with a warm soul. Thank you, Yulieta and Shiseido.

• Jaipur

  November 18, 2014

  

  I agree with gelo999: Gold pour Homme isn’t as opulent. Many sites classify it as opulent and for grand ceremonies. It does have excellent quality, longevity, and trail, but quality and formality aren’t the same as opulence. It’s more of a large-scale masculine floral woody musk. The notes I notice most are rose and jasmine at the start, and musks at the end. I think it’s overrated. If you want an opulent oriental from Amouage, try Tribute Attar or Interlude Man. Longevity and trail are top. I recommend it for special occasions and it looks better in autumn and winter.

• kouenji

  November 23, 2014

  

  I agree with Jaipur: it’s formality, not opulence. On the first day, someone said it smelled clean, like a classic old cologne. I was disappointed: on my skin, I only notice rose (mostly), a bit of lily, and a weak sandalwood base. The opening and trail aren’t potent; what stands out is the sensation of travelling back to when traditional colognes were used. I don’t say this with contempt, but it reminds me of my childhood, the scent of my grandmother’s cologne. Longevity is mediocre, no more than three hours. It didn’t impact me as much as most, but it’s my personal evolution and subjective opinion. It’s floral, rose, rose, and more rose, and I find it boring. I expected something more punchy for all day. Perhaps my nose doesn’t know how to appreciate it (I’m not an expert), as almost everyone praises it. 4/10.

• kouenji

  November 25, 2014

  

  I agree with Jaipur; it’s not opulence but formality. The first day I received a compliment saying I smelled clean, like a classic and old eau de cologne. It has disappointed me quite a bit; on my skin I only perceive rose (above all), some lily and a weak base of sandalwood. The opening and trail aren’t potent; what catches more attention is the sensation of being transported back many years, to old colognes. When I say ‘old’, I don’t mean it pejoratively, but it reminds me of my childhood, the smell of my grandmother’s cologne and many other women’s. The longevity is mediocre, no more than three hours. It hasn’t impacted me as it has most others, but it’s the evolution on my skin and a subjective opinion. It’s floral, rose, rose and more rose, so it seems very boring to me. I expected something more substantial to accompany me all day. Surely it’s my nose that doesn’t know how to appreciate it well, given that almost all comments praise it. 4/10.

• Miguelón

  February 27, 2016

  

  A soft scent of rose, like a bath spray or pink hand soap. I would never wear it; it smells nice but it’s feminine. It’s not worth the price of the bottle. Rating 5.

• Miguelón

  March 6, 2016

  

  Fragrance with a soft scent of rose, of bathroom spray air freshener, of pink hand soap. I would never wear it; it smells good but for me the scent is feminine. It’s not worth even a fraction of what the bottle costs. My rating is 5.

• epiciclo

  July 31, 2016

  

  I never understand the gender rules in perfumes, but I would never wear this rose on a man (and my tastes aren’t so western). I like rose, but this one feels ostentatious, almost vulgar. When it dries, the jasmine gains strength and an excessive sweetness that makes it cloying, creating a closed and oppressive atmosphere.

• Clauchy

  September 14, 2016

  

  It’s a pure but refined oriental, like a Hindu incense, very balanced: it smells of real honey with nuances of resins and vanilla, like Champa incense.

• Bonomie

  January 18, 2019

  

  Gold has longevity above the usual in modern perfumery, perhaps a little below the brand’s average. It evolves in different phases but with considerable linearity. The trail is moderate with two applications. For me, the civet stands out, not overburdened, along with the musk and jasmine. I don’t identify the rose. When it dries, it’s purely talc-like. It reminds me of the scent of a childhood soap that used to be around the house, which is why Gold feels familiar to me. The quality of the composition and presentation are very good, with high ratings.

• laenfermeria

  April 6, 2019

  

  In line with other Amouage creations, very oriental with sensations of freshness and soapy cleanliness. I consider it unisex; after applying, I notice a powdery aroma that dissipates to leave a base of jasmine and rose with very elegant incense and myrrh, giving a sweet and floral dry-down, somewhat invasive without moderation. Both the incense and myrrh have been used in historical rituals to connect man with the divine, and so this fragrance makes me feel: calm, introspective, a return to origins, like walking barefoot on wet grass feeling part of something great. Elegant to the point of excess, and despite not being very fond of sweet aromas, it is one of my favourites from the house.

• laenfermeria

  April 14, 2019

  

  Like other creations by Amouage, it’s very oriental with a fresh, soapy-clean sensation. I consider it unisex; after applying, it smells powdery and gradually leaves a base of jasmine and rose with very elegant incense and myrrh, a sweet and floral dry-down that can be slightly invasive if not moderated. The incense and myrrh, traditionally used in rituals to connect with the divine, make me feel calm, an introspective experience, a return to origins, like walking barefoot on wet grass feeling part of something great. Elegant to say the least, and despite not being a big fan of sweet scents, it’s one of my favourites from the house.

• Landberk70

  May 29, 2021

  

  I’m a fan of this perfumer’s house. It has scents that blow my mind, especially the dark ones or the ‘ugly ducklings’. There are heavier styles, oriental and exotic like Gold, but this one, along with Imitation, Reflection, Myths and Lyrics, are very lovely and extraordinary, though in my opinion they border on the feminine. Gold reminds me of a perfume my mum used in the 80s, ‘Charlie’; with all due respect, there’s an abyss of difference in quality and depth. On the opening, I notice lots of rose and jasmine, with an amber base and a subtle animal touch that gives it consistency. It’s not for everyone; I see it as suitable for cold seasons because it’s potent, projects well and lasts a long time. I like it, but I need to use it more to gain the appreciation it deserves. Scent 8.5/10, Trail 9.5/10, Longevity 9/10, Projection 9/10.

• Landberk70

  May 29, 2021

  

  I declare myself a fan of this house; they have scents that blow my mind, especially the dark or ‘ugly duckling’ ones. Gold, along with Imitation, Reflection, Myths, and Lyrics, are lovely and extraordinary, but in my opinion, they verge on the feminine. It reminds me of the perfume ‘Charlie’ my mum used in the 80s. There’s an abyss of difference in quality and depth. At first, I notice lots of rose and jasmine, an amber base, and a subtle animal touch that gives it consistency. It’s not for everyone; it’s potent, projects well, and lasts a long time, ideal for cold weather. I like it, but I need to use it more to appreciate it properly. Scent 8.5/10, Trail 9.5/10, Longevity 9/10, Projection 9/10.

• JavierSantana

  September 20, 2025

  

  @juanrichartruiz80 This doesn’t have 120 ingredients. The GCMS is available on the Fraterworks site. It contains 44 ingredients.

• Buenose

  December 24, 2025

  

  Well, I shouldn’t have, but I spotted a great deal, checked the notes, and bought blind. If you were going to risk it with Amouage, it wasn’t about quality but scent… My signature is Reflection, and Gold has become my winter Reflection. Clean and unisex at first, but the dry-down is a marvel and a masterful twist; I never stop smelling elegant, and it’s memorable. Top discovery after wanting to buy Beloved Man but being unable to as it’s discontinued; sometimes there’s no bad that doesn’t come good. PS: Try it on skin, not paper, and don’t buy blind.

• Buenose

  January 11, 2026

  

  Well, I shouldn’t have, but I saw a good deal and the notes, so I bought it blind. If I had to take a risk with Amouage, it wasn’t on quality but on scent. My signature is Reflection and Gold has become my winter Reflection: it’s clean and unisex at the start, but the dry-down is a marvel and a masterful twist. I never stop smelling elegant at any point and I smell memorable. Top discovery after wanting to buy Beloved Man and not being able to because it was discontinued; sometimes there’s no bad that doesn’t come from good. P.S.: Try it on skin, not on paper, and don’t make blind purchases.