Gold Prestigium by Mancera

Notable fragrance for autumn, winter, and night.

Well, there aren’t many reviews for this perfume and I didn’t know much about it either; I stumbled upon it by chance. It smells great—quite sweet and sparkling, but with a mature touch that I don’t think suits anyone under 25 (everyone knows what they want). The opening is strange: citrusy, woody, sour, and sweet all at once, which can be a bit jarring. But it’s worth sticking through because the dry-down is the best part 😛 In the middle, the sweetness becomes more pleasant and less harsh; you can detect a woody vanilla with floral notes. The leather? I don’t really sense it, or at least can’t distinguish it; if it’s there, it’s camouflaged among the moss and musk (there’s a fresh/bitter hint). The longevity on skin is good, though it can cause some olfactory fatigue. On clothes, it lasts for days. The trail is intense at first, then fades and stays in a bubble… but it’s still noticeable, I promise. I like it, but I’m waiting for winter to really test it out; I think that’s where its true potential lies… Cheers.

Hi. On the official Mancera website, it appears only under ‘men’s fragrance,’ so the house considers it for men. I see it that way too and feel it’s a very masculine and not-so-feminine fragrance from start to finish. Let everyone wear what they want, that’s the least we can do. It’s a classy, elegant, and characterful fragrance that develops and lingers moderately. I see it for fresh or cold climates (winter, autumn, and less hot springs) and for formal or semi-formal events, like a dinner, but not for the club. Regarding this EDP: the opening is bright with oud wood and tonic bergamot, highlighted by pepper. The heart develops between rose petals and fresh, slightly sweet white floral notes. The initial aromas don’t disappear immediately; they linger in the background, fading slowly. The base puts an excellent and light vanilla alongside a leather that’s medium between soft and rough. In short, it’s an exquisite and undeniably bright fragrance. Side note: in niche, it’s highly recommended to always test an EDP, parfum, or extrait on skin before buying.

This smells very rich, juicy, and high quality; it’s definitely unisex with that distinctive Mancera touch. It’s sweet and fresh, you can feel the vanilla quite a bit, but it balances very well with the Oud. Classic Vanilla-Oud combo with a fresh twist. Would I buy it? I’m not sure, I think I need to think about it carefully. Although I would use it, it doesn’t kill me to buy it when there are other sweeter, more masculine proposals out there. But definitely, if you’re looking for something with that Vanilla-Oud combo, sweet and fresh, unisex, and high quality, and you don’t mind paying for a Mancera bottle, then this is for you.