Gold Woman

I think that for those who take tasting vintage perfumes as their goal, they should set Guerlain Shalimar as the starting point and Amouage Gold as the end point. Because Gold is everything. Has the answer I was looking for. what does it feel like? Before dawn, I went out wearing a down jacket and climbed to the top of Alishan. I leaned against the railing and took a nap out of tiredness, waiting for a red sun to rise. There was a long silence, and then someone shouted. When I woke up, I could see a little white on the back of the mountain. Through the mist, my eyes moved from the rose-purple sky, the orange halo, and the blue mountain to rolling on the edge, It was so bright that it was almost Burning golden cloud. The wind blows, the clouds surge... The light shines from a distance, and the range quickly expands to the forest below. The night fades back, and the sun covers the sky and the earth. This is the pinnacle of Guy Robert's career, an existence he calls "glory". N°5 and Arpege are both respectable opponents of Gold, others have to pay homage to the huge Gold. Except for N°5, I can’t think of any aldehydic flower that is more dazzling than Gold. atmosphere. Aldehyde flower to Gold cap. In 2020, I smell the current EDP. Let me talk about the conclusion first: not too bad, with a dignified beauty, aldehydes, flowers and resins are all available. The premise is not to compare with the original EDT (in the 80s). According to my observations, the differences in the past 40 years include thinning of raw materials, a slight drop in the level of raw materials, roughly the same structure and basics, adjustments to the inner composition and proportion, and the capacity is not as large as before. The concept is like a cup, which can hold 180ml in the original, but can only hold 60ml at most after modification. Adjust the scale to lose than triple the size. Compared with the current version, the original version is probably the difference from the magnificent mosque (building body) to the table model. I have collected an unopened limited edition Extrait de Parfum collectors and the EDT mentioned above, with the words Amouage Cristal on the bottom. Extrait de Parfum is richer and deeper, with enhanced aldehyde and floral aromas, weakened woody aromas, less powdery feeling, prominent frankincense and rose, and moist amber, integrated into one, silky and dense like satin. I think Extrait de Parfum focuses on "pure ", the quality of raw materials has been improved to a higher level. EDT is light, penetrating, and clear, with a crystal-like texture. Simple and complex. EDT benefits from a solid foundation. On a stable base, Guy Robert uses ingenuity to arrange all elements to transform various patterns. I think it is more gorgeous, and it is worth studying how Guy Robert coordinates elements, masters the strong and weak relationship between them, and makes it clean and tidy. EDT focuses on two words: balance There is a wonderful feeling of breaking away from gravity and being able to levitate and fly straight to heaven. There should be six versions in total. Aside from what I have are the Extrait spray bottle, the EDT in the 90s, the EDP before the revision and the current magnetic cap EDP, Parfum (suspected to be equal to Extrait de Parfum). Unlimited creative freedom is every perfumer's dream. Gold is the embodiment of ingenuity, no matter which version, the details can stand the attention. Appreciating Gold, like listening to classical music that is recognized as a model, requires cultural literacy, but also requires sufficient olfactory experience, vision and patience. Gold is a gift from kings, I agree. EDT is used to pay tribute to the king, and EDP is used as a hymn to the eternal and invincible god. The Gold in my hand is simple and powerful. It is not an overweight perfume full of spices in my imagination. It is broad and bright. The rose here is not only rose, and jasmine is not only jasmine. Natural ambergris and sandalwood... Floral, incense, frankincense, resins form a beautiful silhouette. The saltiness of the civet enriches the floral fragrance, and the powder of the orris root dissolves in the floral fragrance...it really is a symphony! Gold is all-encompassing and can form a boundless three-dimensional space by itself, in which there are thousands of worlds. It's like a mosque that appeared somewhere out of nowhere and rose from the ground. The inside and outside are all cast in gold. I can step into the sanctuary the moment I open the bottle cap. Unprecedented luxury that cannot be easily appraised in value. Gold is born extravagant. After smelling it, most perfumes will look ordinary, vulgar, rough, and overshadowed.

Ah, so we are getting into the Gold versus Caleche thing are we ? Well, Guy Robert composed both , Caleche way back in '61 and gold in '84 and I love and wear both , sometimes at the same time. Gold is what Caleche may have been with the benefit of an unlimited budget and another 23 years on Guy's clock - you can see that he spent his life working up to creating Gold . Both dry down in a soapy way which , I actually love , its like really refined Dove soap . (Luca Turin has always stated that if Dove made an EDP - it would sell very well !) Caleche pure perfume is perhaps nearer to Gold than the eau Soir but Gold doesn't have the same aldehydic burst at the beginning . Gold is unctuous , it is mellifluous , its is honeyed and rosy and warm and I don't actually think its "powerful" personally , to me, Caleche is , at the front end at least, 20 times more obvious .I don't think Gold has the projection of Caleche - it plays a close hand . The ingredients are all the purist possible but reformulation in 1998 will have taken out some of the natural ingredients - because thats what happened - better to have synthetic cheap molecules that have been allergy tested than expensive natural ingredients that one person in a million may develop a rash if exposed to eh ? ( Its not my ideal , thats for sure ) . Gold is now £220 for 100ml , Caleche is £110 for the same - good perfume is not cheap these days . (15ml of pure Caleche is £140 - and its nothing like the EDP - thats for another review though.) I couldn't afford to buy either of these scents until I was in my late 40's - maybe thats why younger people don't "get" Gold, because they know that its expensive and they will probably be older before they can afford it at which point, you, like me perhaps , will grow into it by virtue of age and pocket .I never allowed myself to fall in love with anything that I could not afford - Gold fell into this category . In my 20's, I had the choice of all the "old" scents like original Chanel 5, Shalimar, Caleche but I didn't want them - I wanted , initially , the things my friends wore - Rive Gauche then onto Opium, Obsession ,Poison, Ysatis etc. my concession to "classic" being L'Interdit III and Jardins de Bagatelle which I didn't stick with - also, the last thing I would have been able to afford was a months wages on one scent so our paths didn't cross until I could actually afford it . In my late 30's , I strayed into the realms of Samsara, Ghost , Gucci Rush , Tresor , Angel , Safari, Boucheron, Diorella , Diorama , Mitsouko and some of the Serge Lutens . It was a scent fest - I was a scent tart ! In my 40's I delved into L'Heure Bleue , Chamade, and Shalimar and a lot of the darker Carons like En Avion, Tabac Blond and Poivre - I loved them , they felt more modern than new scents and I thought I was spending a lot of money. I tried and loved Chanel 5 and other Chanels , they all hated me - for my pains . In my 50's I am going for quality and finally, luxury with a wardrobe of Amouage scents , my favourites being Gold, Lyric and Jubilation XXV. I have also discovered Habanita, Calypso ( for pure 1920's fun) and finally, Madame Rochas to see what it was like for my Mum who could never afford it . And now with knowledge available, I find time and time again that I go back to Guy Robert because I feel perfumers signatures . Gold was the pinnacle of his career - like being able to build an Rolls Royce after working at Ferrari - both were good jobs , both built excellent cars but one gave you unlimited funds to do the job. Guy said " above all , a scent must smell good". Well, both Caleche and Gold smell wonderful - I'm not going to choose because at my age, I can have more than one car in the garage - its the only side benefit of being older IMO. BTW - I am not getting civet on any level .

I am a man that wears Amouage Gold Man. I am a man that wears Amouage Gold Woman. You can smell me from a block away when I do. Who is that man grinning like an idiot? He smells great, though. He’s got some cajones. Not really. All it takes to wear Gold Woman - or Gold Man, for that matter - is a constitution able to handle massive powdery aldehydes and florals. Many an expert on Amouage will tell you that the focus of both in newer formulations has shifted to those aldehydes and florals by dialing back the incenses, woods, and funky ambergris and musks, and that is correct. Both have undergone a lot of changes to be more appealing to 21st century Western noses. Gold Woman in particular now reads more like a strict powdery floral amalgam with a demur base, but amplified to volumes unacceptable to proper and restrained French chic style. In that sense, Gold Woman reads more like an old Dior in its personality, flirting with the other side of the archetypal French personality that has a private love for things rude and lascivious - or at least it did in the old formulations, the newer ones opting for that side of behavior purely with volume and tenacity. Sticking to the newer formulations of Gold Woman, which are nearly the only ones that I wear because, one, I do love them still, and, two, due to the rarity of old formulations and their values that approach down-payment-levels for a new car. The aldehydes present in enormous quantities throughout the life of the perfume aside, the perfume is a shifting kaleidoscope of white florals. Muguet opens Gold Woman with huge notes of unctuous and sweet cream, a sunny and citrusy white floral note, a green edge, and moist soapiness. The incense string that runs through the entirety of Gold Woman is immediately noticed to be muted, overlapping in a rather nondescript way with the resinous green edge and absolutely zero smokey facets. The opening presents an invigorating and soapy cleanliness that makes the electrical synapses of your brain fire with rapid speed when paired with the enormous aldehydes. The heart section is a swirl of honeyed jasmine and a luscious white rose that undulate between bright white and beige shades of white while a powdery and makeup-presenting iris locks together with the aldehydes in an indefatigable militaristic march. A loamy patchouli, sandalwood, and musks come through at the end, almost imperceptibly accented by ambroxan and civetone, the resinous incense note still a thread running through, whilst the powdery cleanliness still shows no sign of letting up. Glory, glory, hallelujah. Sins, cares, stresses, darkness and bleakness have been washed away; a bright white and hazy cool sunlight shines on me, leading this man to walk with an idiot’s grin on his face. The new Gold Woman might have some mostly-unforgivable overlap with old and modern feminine powdery and soapy florals that makes the true connoisseur raise points about lack of character and redundancy, and that is not invalid. Where I find the difference is confidence. Gold Woman doesn’t want to be shy or quiet about what it is, nor safe; it wants to announce itself, its person, and its feelings with an alto’s full-throated belt for the world to hear.

Gold is a symphonic aldehydic floral, opulent, rich, and utterly beautiful - as befits the perfume that launched the house of Amouage. While it is not an unusual perfume, it is possibly the best example of an aldehydic floral this side of Chanel No. 5. Composed by the legendary Guy Robert (he of Gucci 1 and Madame Rochas fame), he considered Gold to be the pinnacle of his career. Indeed, when a talented perfumer is given a large enough budget, great things ensue. Gold opens with bright, soapy aldehydes alongside a rich floral accord from the initial spray. Powdery rose is most evident initially, but it is shortly joined by a beautiful green lily-of-the-valley note. Jasmine adds creamy sweetness, and soft spices add a warm edge. As it develops, myrrh adds a warm, balsamic quality to the background, setting off the rich florals beautifully. The incense note that joins it is subtle, adding an aromatic smokiness to the background. I always enjoy the "Nativity accord" of frankincense and myrrh, given my Catholic upbringing - particularly apt in a frangrance named "Gold"! Here, it is an inspired addition to the bold, rich floral accord, as well as serving as a nod to the Middle Eastern heritage of the house. It becomes woody as it dries down, with a resinous, animalic amber accord that grounds the airy florals nicely at the latter stages of this scent. It adds a little dirtiness and depth, balancing the opulent beauty of the aldehydic florals nicely. It fades to a musky, powdery amber-floral skin scent, addictive until final fade. Sillage is strong and longevity is long-lasting. An extravagant, elegant masterpiece, Gold is classically feminine and feels mature, even regal. Transseasonal and versatile, it can be worn day-to-night, but perhaps is best saved for special occasions, as it smells expensive. Luxury in a bottle. 5/5.

Gold vs. Caleche... Caleche has a distinct underpinning of something very green, verdant. The aldehydes are extremely loud. It is an inherently bright scent, florals highlighted by citrus. I'm sensitive to oakmoss, I like it very much, and it's all over this scent. No smoke. Gold is softly aldehydic, and the flowers are mellowed out by the strong animalic vibe and smoke. It shines and glints under certain light, but it's inherently resinous and powdery - not illuminating from the core. No oakmoss. I absolutely love 'Gold'. It reminds me a lot of Chanel 5, Caleche, yes, and even La Myrrhe, but it's much, much lovelier than these. It has a classic feel and a vintage vibe, but it's very fresh, not outdated at all. Whereas Caleche and Chanel 5 can feel outdated sometimes to me. I've worn it twice and the beauty astounds me. In behaviour, Gold warms beautifully on the skin after 30 minutes, gently molding itself into a unified scent becoming a part of me, wafting around afterward for hours.... while Caleche only fades, fades, fades.... I feel very lucky to be able to try Gold; makes me feel like I dance through life on pink satin pointe shoes, dripping in Pamela Love. Gold for Women may very well be my 'Felix Felicis'. (Harry Potter fans will know what this is!) It would be hard for me to choose between Gold and Epic if I were ever to purchase a full bottle of Amouage. Someone below said that although this is considered to be Guy Robert's masterpiece (and I think it is, too), it wouldn't win any points for originality. I don't know. My thinking is that if you're going to do something better than everyone else - and outdo yourself in the process - setting the bar so high that all experimentation within a whole genre comes to a grinding halt because there's nothing more to do - then you get all the points. :)