Gold by Jay Z
Men 2013
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Description
Gold by Jay Z is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this composition is Ilias Ermenidis. The top notes are blueberry, cardamom, grapefruit, and ginger; the heart features pink pepper, violet leaf, lavender, and vetiver; while the base consists of vanilla, amber, myrrh, and teakwood.
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Key notes
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Top
blueberries
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Heart
pink pepper
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Base
vanilla
Community
360 votes
- Positive 74%
- Negative 18%
- Neutral 8.1%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
786 votes
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Leading answer Like it
360 votes
Season
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332 votes
Time of day
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196 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Gold
Gold by Jay Z is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this composition is Ilias Ermenidis. The top notes are blueberry, cardamom, grapefruit, and ginger; the heart features pink pepper, violet leaf, lavender, and vetiver; while the base consists of vanilla, amber, myrrh, and teakwood.
Spices Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
190 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
223 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
80 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
77 votes
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Trying on two rapper/reggaeton perfumes in one day—does the world end? Nah. This one reminded me of Trussardi’s ‘Uomo’ (2011), though with way less lavender. I liked it, but it felt a bit generic and soulless, like those scents you wear and no one can tell apart. It’s not bad, just conventional and commercial—perfect for events without much luxury. A fragrance to make sure you don’t smell bad, but not something a perfume lover would want to own, even if they had to face the Hydra in the middle of a waterspout.