Gold Man

20 reseñas

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• juanrichartruiz80

  January 8, 2013

  

  If Jubilation XXV is opulent, Gold pour Homme is ‘opulence itself.’ The 120 ingredients create an ‘olfactory symphony,’ but that very flaw is that it borders on vulgarity due to being so excessive and lacking versatility. It’s not vulgar because it’s common, but because it’s excessive. Some have described it as ‘suitable for dining with Queen Elizabeth II’ or as opulent as ‘the finale of the Magic Flute.’ These remarks sound like fantasy, but they’re not disconnected from reality: it is ‘opulence made perfume.’ They say the women’s version is even more opulent, like ‘a Beethoven symphony,’ comparable to the finale of the Ninth. Jokes aside, I tend toward 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. Only for formal occasions in autumn and winter. It reminds me of the famous, animalic Kouros by YSL.

• Juan Richart Ruiz

  April 29, 2013

  

  This fragrance is opulence bottled. They say Gold pour Homme is Amouage’s bestseller, but I must say that from the first sniff, I couldn’t handle it. It’s too opulent and resonant; I can’t bring myself to buy it. It seems more like a perfume for an older lady than one for a man. I’m not a fan of resonant fragrances because I don’t want to seem bourgeois or affected; I conceive of perfume as an aroma that evokes an image or memory without overwhelming or ostentatiousness. 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 perfume I would never buy.

• ShiseidoTactics

  January 31, 2014

  

  Incredibly, my friend Juan Richart Ruiz nailed it from start to finish! I consider that there’s nothing masculine about it. But it’s a great fragrance, that’s for sure. The creators put all their eggs in one basket. But I wouldn’t wear it. The musk it contains doesn’t suit me much. But I didn’t associate it with Yves Saint Laurent’s Kourus, but rather with some women’s fragrance I can’t remember.

• ShiseidoTactics

  February 20, 2014

  

  My friend Juan Richart Ruiz nailed it from start to finish! I don’t think there’s anything masculine about it, but it’s a great fragrance. The 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 remember.

• azuriiita

  April 7, 2014

  

  It starts very mossy and intense, then explodes with a root lily talc that hints at incense, garden roses (the kind my grandmother and great-aunt used), and lily of the valley; it all gives the sensation of an old-fashioned cologne, like the kind Mata Hari or Rodolfo Valentino’s characters must have worn. On my skin, the sandalwood and civet give way 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 photos of relatives I never met. It smells like the past; now that it’s hot, I close my eyes and feel like I’m in her room, ‘digging’ through her treasures as a child. The trail isn’t as powerful as they say; it’s fine and ethereal, 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 men, it reminds me of a chaste, kind, and stern uncle with a warm soul. Thanks, Yulieta and Shiseido.

• kouenji

  November 14, 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, old-fashioned eau de cologne. It has disappointed me quite a bit; on my skin, I only perceive rose (mostly), some lily, and a weak sandalwood base. The opening and trail aren’t powerful; 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; it reminds me of my childhood, the scent of my grandmother’s cologne, and many other women. The longevity is mediocre, no more than 3 hours. It hasn’t impacted me like it has for most, but it’s the evolution on my skin and a subjective opinion. It’s floral, rose, rose, and more rose, so it feels 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.

• Jaipur

  November 24, 2014

  

  Agreeing with gelo999: Gold pour Homme isn’t as opulent. Many sites classify it as opulent and for grand ceremonies. It certainly has excellent quality, longevity, and sillage, 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 sillage are top-notch. I recommend it for special occasions and it looks better in autumn and winter.

• kouenji

  November 25, 2014

  

  Agreeing with Jaipur: this is 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 detect rose (mostly), a bit of lily, and a weak sandalwood base. The dry-down and sillage aren’t powerful; what stands out is the feeling of traveling back to when traditional colognes were used. I’m not saying this with disdain, but it reminds me of my childhood, my grandmother’s cologne scent. The longevity is mediocre, lasting no more than 3 hours. It didn’t impress me like it did 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 impactful for all-day wear. Maybe my nose doesn’t know how to appreciate it (I’m not an expert), since almost everyone praises it. 4/10.

• Miguelón

  March 1, 2016

  

  Soft rose scent, like a pink body spray or hand soap. I’d never wear it; it smells nice but is too feminine. Not worth the price of the bottle. Rating: 5.

• Miguelón

  March 6, 2016

  

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

• epiciclo

  July 30, 2016

  

  I never understand perfume gender rules, but I’d never wear this rose on a man (and my tastes aren’t that Western). I like roses, but this one feels ostentatious, almost vulgar. As it dries, the jasmine takes over with excessive sweetness, making it cloying and creating a closed, oppressive atmosphere.

• Clauchy

  October 2, 2016

  

  It’s a pure yet refined oriental, delicate like Indian incense, very well-balanced: smells of real honey with resin and vanilla nuances, reminiscent of Champa incense.

• Bonomie

  January 23, 2019

  

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

• laenfermeria

  April 1, 2019

  

  Like other Amouage creations, it’s very oriental with a fresh, soapy cleanliness. I consider it unisex; after applying, it smells powdery and gradually reveals a base of jasmine and rose with very elegant incense and myrrh, a sweet and floral drydown that can be a bit 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 the point of excess, and despite not being a big fan of sweet scents, it’s one of my favorites from the house.

• laenfermeria

  April 7, 2019

  

  In line with other Amouage creations, very oriental with sensations of freshness and soapy cleanliness. I consider it unisex; after applying it, I notice a powdery aroma that dissipates, leaving a base of jasmine and rose with very elegant incense and myrrh, resulting in 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 this fragrance makes me feel that way: calm, introspective, a return to the origins, like walking barefoot on wet grass and feeling part of something great. Elegant to the point of excess, and despite not being much of a fan of sweet scents, it’s one of my favorites from the house.

• Landberk70

  May 19, 2021

  

  I’m a fanatic of this perfumerie. It has aromas that blow my mind, especially the dark ones or the ‘ugly ducklings.’ There are heavier, more oriental, and exotic styles like Gold, but this one, along with Imitation, Reflection, Myths, and Lyrics, is very lovely and extraordinary, though for my taste, they border on the feminine. Gold reminds me of a perfume my mom 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 a fragrance for cold seasons because it’s powerful, projects well, and lasts a long time. I like it, but I have to use it more to earn the appreciation it deserves. Scent: 8.5/10, Trail: 9.5/10, Longevity: 9/10, Projection: 9/10.

• Landberk70

  May 31, 2021

  

  I’m a huge 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 to my taste, they border on feminine. It reminds me of the ‘Charlie’ perfume my mom used in the 80s. There’s a huge difference in quality and depth. At first, I smell 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 long, ideal for cold weather. I like it, but I need to use it more to fully appreciate it. Scent 8.5/10, Sillage 9.5/10, Longevity 9/10, Projection 9/10.

• JavierSantana

  September 24, 2025

  

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

• Buenose

  December 31, 2025

  

  Well, I shouldn’t have, but I saw a great deal, checked the notes, and bought blind. If there was any risk 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 drydown is a masterpiece 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 because it’s discontinued; sometimes a bad thing turns out for the best. P.S.: Test it on skin, not paper, and don’t buy blind.

• Buenose

  January 8, 2026

  

  Well, I shouldn’t have, but I saw a good deal and the notes, so I made a blind purchase. If I had to 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, 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 good. P.S.: Test it on skin, not on paper, and don’t make blind purchases.