Gold by Tous
Women 2002
Description
Gold by Tous is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2002, this composition was created by perfumer Stephanie de Saint-Aignan. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of Brazilian rosewood and red currant leaves; a floral heart featuring gardenia, peony, orange blossom, and rose; and a sensual woody base with white musk, iris, and Moroccan cedar.
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Key notes
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Top
Brazilian Rosewood
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Heart
gardenia
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Base
white musk
Community
686 votes
- Positive 81%
- Negative 9.0%
- Neutral 9.9%
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Leading answer I own it
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Season
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Fragrance profile
About Gold
Gold by Tous is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2002, this composition was created by perfumer Stephanie de Saint-Aignan. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of Brazilian rosewood and red currant leaves; a floral heart featuring gardenia, peony, orange blossom, and rose; and a sensual woody base with white musk, iris, and Moroccan cedar.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
332 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
406 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
228 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
212 votes
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Community reviews
39 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Definitely not for everyday wear; try a decant before spending money. It smells gorgeous, blending delicate florals with strength and cleanliness, with a natural green note at the base. Since it’s potent, it can be overwhelming in heat or if worn all day, but it’s ideal for the office or formal events. Quality is 10/10.
It’s too sweet for me; I can’t handle it. I feel wrapped in candy and it bothers me, plus I think it could be annoying to others. It’s not ugly, but it just doesn’t work for me.
It’s too sweet for me; I can’t handle it. It bothers me to wear it—I feel wrapped in caramel and think it could be overwhelming for others. It’s not a bad scent, but it just doesn’t match with me.
It’s a good perfume. I was gifted it and it’s a great option. What you notice most are the white flowers. It’s fresh yet warm. I recommend it for going out at night in the summer. The longevity is good, lasting at least four hours.
I love it; it’s very delicate and tender, with jasmine enveloping me. I feel relaxed and very feminine, making me want to smell it all the time. I even feel a bit milky about it. I recommend it for spring and autumn, my favorite seasons.
It’s delicious to me—very floral and sweet, with a vintage touch from the flowers. I’ve bought it several times and will buy it again because I’ve received so many compliments. Don’t buy it blindly if you don’t like florals.
At first, it smells unbalanced and harsh, seeming old; I don’t see it as youthful or close-up. Don’t buy it blindly.
I went along with Irasema’s recommendation on YouTube, but she herself said to try before buying. I took a chance and it was a mistake: it’s extremely floral and citrusy, very aggressive for my nose. It happens to me with Clinique’s Happy too, although I think they don’t share notes; they feel complicated and harsh to me. They’re not for me; they cause me aversion.
On my skin, the clean or soapy scent stands out, perhaps a bit vintage. What I notice is that it used to last longer on me; now, the Saphir version lasts longer than the original.
Disappointed with the performance. The scent is exquisite, I won’t deny that, but I bought a 2023 batch and unfortunately, it lasts less on my skin than a splash of BBW, which costs half as much and has better longevity.
I’m just diving into the world of perfumery and I’m totally leaning towards clean, polished, feminine white florals. I just bought it and it’s for me. I tested it in the store and left on public transit; at times I thought the whole bus smelled like me—I was amazed by its sillage. You can tell the gardenia, so natural it’s like smelling the flower itself, with a citrus note that lifts the delicacy (I think it’s orange blossom) which is intoxicating to me. Simply beautiful. From a distance, it reminds me of Halloween, probably the iris, and the white musk to clean is sublime. It’s going into my favorites. Don’t buy it blindly; you must really love classic florals because it’s not innovative, but nowadays, in an effort to innovate, they make fragrances that smell like burnt caramel. If you’re looking for gourmand or dry aldehydes, this isn’t it. It’s a captivatingly feminine scent. The longevity is extraordinary; I showered when I got home and it was still on my skin. I’m going to sleep with this treasure. Edit: Does anyone smell the honeysuckle note? It’s so relaxing; I love it more with each use.
No one has voted on its similarity to Hugo Boss Orange (around 80%), but I personally prefer it. It’s a citrus-floral blend, like jasmine with an orange base and very subtle woods. I wouldn’t wear it in extreme heat as it can be overwhelming; it’s ideal for evenings, nights, or cool mornings. The longevity is decent—nothing extraordinary, but it’s beautiful.
Delicate, floral, and fresh scent. Perfect for everyday wear. On me, it doesn’t project much, only noticeable when greeting someone, and lasts about 2 to 3 hours. Great value for the price. If you like white florals and are looking for something delicate, go for this one.
I own it, but it smells very old-fashioned; its trail and longevity are lacking, and considering the price, it’s just moderate.
I own it, but it smells very old-fashioned. Its sillage and longevity are scarce; considering the price, the value is moderate.
I bought the set without knowing the scent, but it seemed affordable enough. I loved it—it smells fresh and floral. The only disappointing part is the performance: on my skin, I barely felt it for a maximum of 2 hours 😔. I would have wanted more projection, but I’m not regretting buying it blind ❤️.
Very pretty, but on my skin it doesn’t last more than 4 hours 🙁 It projects at first, then you can only smell it up close. That said, it smells very natural, nothing synthetic.
I got it as a swap with a friend and I have no regrets; it’s unique. Very floral but in perfect balance, with fantastic longevity. It feels mature yet not for older people—it knows what it wants and exudes confidence and elegance. I wear it for special occasions; 100% recommended.
I got it by swapping with a friend and honestly, I have no regrets. It’s a unique perfume, very floral but in just the right measure. Its longevity and sillage are fantastic. It feels mature, but not for older people; it knows what it wants, representing security and elegance. I wear it for special or formal occasions. 100% recommended.
Tous Gold—I first encountered it in 2002 and have been using it since. For floral lovers, it’s an excellent choice. I perceive delicate floral notes, but the star is definitely the gardenia. It dries down to a floral scent with fine wood undertones; that’s what I love most. Great longevity, projection, and sillage. On my skin, it has incredible staying power; I apply it in the morning and still feel it by night. It’s versatile, suitable for all seasons and occasions, though I wouldn’t wear it on a first date or job interview because it’s too overpowering. I own many perfumes, but this one is a must-have; I even have a backup bottle. After twenty years, I still enjoy it just as much as when it captivated me as a teenager.
Elegant and very floral fragrance, like sharp, strong flowers over a powdery base. It’s for mature women, nothing childish. I bought it blind and like it once it dries down, but when the flowers first come out, they’re very potent; they even made my nose and throat itch, luckily it passed in a couple of minutes. I don’t recommend buying it blind or gifting it unless you know they like this style. It lasts a long time with great staying power.
I like to review fragrances once I’ve finished them. I’m not an expert; I just speak from my experience to help those buying blind. It’s not fresh or soft. It’s extremely floral, strong, and that’s it. I regretted buying it, though I did enjoy wearing it after a nighttime shower. It accompanies those moments regardless of the season, though it works better in summer. For those hesitating and wanting a floral with these notes, I’d lean toward the silver one—it’s more youthful. I’d describe it as stepping into a flower shop. Good longevity and projection… but only for lovers of intense flowers, not subtle ones.
I’d like to add, after reading other reviews, that it’s not sweet and has no sugary notes. It also doesn’t seem tender or youthful to me, but that’s more personal…
Fresh and floral with a balanced sweetness and a smoky touch, probably from the roses. Honestly, I don’t see much difference from the silver version; they smell the same to me, though I prefer the silver one because it’s fresher. It’s very similar to Michael Kors’ Exotic Blossom—they aren’t identical, but they’re close; Exotic Blossom is sweeter due to the mango note.
I bought this blind, and out of 15 perfumes I’ve tried, this is the only one I didn’t like. Just to clarify, I’m not an expert on notes; I only know if I like it or not. It doesn’t feel like a tender floral to me, but rather a green and very strong scent with not a hint of sweetness. It sounds like a perfume for women over 30; I imagined something more fun and wearable, but this feels like it’s for an executive in a business meeting. I use perfumes even at home to enjoy them, but this didn’t do anything for me; this time was a miss.
Elegant fragrance; you can definitely smell the jasmine without it being overwhelming or too sweet. I recommend it for girls over 25, and it has great longevity.
Delicate and feminine floral with character; it doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s classic yet versatile, far from outdated, and goes anywhere. I can’t stop praising the little bottle, the golden bear, and the elegance. Great purchase, I’m completely satisfied.
Very delicate and feminine floral, but with character—it doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s classic yet versatile, not at all outdated, and perfect for any occasion. I can’t stop praising the bottle; it’s gorgeous, with a beautiful golden bear and an elegant design. Great purchase, I’m very satisfied.
It’s a floral with a sweet touch; at first, you get orange blossom, gardenia, and peony, while the rest of the flowers are subtle, creating a cheerful bouquet. Maybe the sweetness comes from a citrus note—even I thought I smelled mango at first, which I like. For me, the gardenia is the star. Long-lasting and suitable for all ages, perfect for daytime in both casual and formal settings. Enduring but not intrusive; I imagine it with jeans, shirts, dresses, or suits, in spring or autumn. It lasts quite well on clothes, so don’t overapply in summer.
Floral with a sweet touch; at first, you notice the orange blossom, gardenia, and peony, while the rest of the flowers are subtle, making it a cheerful bouquet. I’m not sure if the sweetness comes from a citrus note; in fact, I even thought I smelled mango at the beginning. I really like it; personally, I think the gardenia is the star. It’s durable and suitable for all ages, perfect for daytime use in both casual and formal settings. It’s long-lasting but not intrusive; I can imagine wearing it with jeans, shirts, dresses, or suits in spring or fall. It lasts quite a bit on clothes, so don’t overapply if it’s summer.