Gold Aoud by Mancera
Men Women 2017
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Description
Gold Aoud by Mancera is a woody floral musk fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, this composition features top notes of oud wood, mandarin, saffron, black pepper, bergamot, and lemon. The heart is defined by Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and patchouli, while the base reveals amber, white musk, leather, sandalwood, guaiac wood, Madagascar vanilla, and cedar.
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Key notes
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Top
oud wood
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Heart
Bulgarian rose (Bulgarian Damask rose)
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Base
amber
Community
218 votes
- Positive 71%
- Negative 18%
- Neutral 11%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
712 votes
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Leading answer Love it
218 votes
Season
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272 votes
Time of day
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134 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Gold Aoud
Gold Aoud by Mancera is a woody floral musk fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, this composition features top notes of oud wood, mandarin, saffron, black pepper, bergamot, and lemon. The heart is defined by Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and patchouli, while the base reveals amber, white musk, leather, sandalwood, guaiac wood, Madagascar vanilla, and cedar.
Woods and mosses Spices White flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
138 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
183 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
123 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
98 votes
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Community reviews
3 reviews
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To be completely honest, it smells like the luxury hotel bathroom air fresheners I’ve encountered; I almost bought it blindly, but that synthetic, citrusy opening reminds me of a first-class public restroom, and that’s exactly what I don’t like.
It’s a very good fragrance, but I’d lean more toward the Aoud Line I already own. It’s much richer and more potent. I think adding the Gold Aoud would be redundant. It bears no resemblance or similarity to Mancera Black Prestige, nor does it remind me of the special edition of D&G The One.
Starting from the classic oud and rose combo we know from Mancera and Montale, this is definitely an adaptation. Gold Aoud takes a different direction with an amber and sweet touch; there’s a brief citrus burst at the start, but overall it shifts the medicinal interpretation of its oud into a sweeter, floral version. I’d say it’s the equivalent of MFK’s Oud Satin Mood, but made by Mancera. Performance exceeds 12 hours. Totally unisex, perfect for fall/winter. P.S.: I wouldn’t buy it since other oud/rose combos already cover that ground. It’s not innovative enough. That said, it’s niche-quality, has spectacular performance, and smells pleasant to those not used to oud.