Gold Fair In Mayfair

I received this fragrance as a Christmas gift, and to my pleasant surprise, it has become one of my all-time favourite fragrances. The opening is a sharp yet not cloying absinthe with a hint of hazelnut. This is what I like to refer to as the fragrance's youth; it is just starting out and finding it's footing. I find that on my skin, this stage will last around 30 minutes to an hour. The fragrance then blends into a more grounded and mature, nutty scent. The hazelnut seeps through subtlely, bringing the cacao with it. The vetiver and amber notes also ground the scent, leaving a mature and elegant core for the lighter notes of hazelnut and cacao to project off. This is very much the fragrance's older phase. One thing that struck me about this scent is it's resemblance to Battenberg (a marzipan-based cake that we have in the U.K.; despite marzipan being made with almonds, the hazelnut notes mixed with the sweetness of absinthe seem to mimic this). As someone who really likes this cake, it came as a nice surprise. Great for the colder days, especially at night. I wore this fragrance on multiple occasions during the Christmas holidays (due to it being very elegant and expensive-smelling, I only wore it at dinners and parties), and it always conjures up an image in my mind of a grandfather and his grandson both enjoying desert while the grandfather sips on his alcohol of choice. As though the 'younger' notes and 'older' notes are in conversation. There is something truly unique and beautiful about this fragrance.

This is a very refined, upscale-feeling fragrance. The listed notes play off one another in harmonious agreement. I love how absinthe is used as a contrast to the soft, creamier notes, giving Gold Fair a unique take on the cocoa/iris trope. The composition is delicate rather than bold, so I understand the remarks about it not being loud. Accordingly, is not for attention-seekers or those who want to have their fragrance do their socializing for them. This is the kind of scent that is meant to compliment-or rather complete-one’s tasteful ensemble of good manners, fine clothing and thoughtful grooming. It DOES last longer than some claim in reviews, but it will not fill a room. Set expectations accordingly!

It smells like a fictional ex that got away, like good memories and unrealised potential. It would smell equally gorgeous on a man and a woman. It is one of the fragrances that went straight to my brain when I first smelled it. Despite its dark and mysterious nature it has an antidepressant effect on me, when I smell it I can't help feeling optimistic and cheerful. Very unique, and perfect blend of green and dark brown tones. And about that performance problem everyone is talking about, well we'll see about that. I got a FB on discount and I'm not afraid of overspraying, putting vaseline on my clothes then spraying on top LoL. Whatever works for my golden knight 😌

This is a luxurious, addictive, formal, and complex, masculine-leaning scent that feels perfectly blended. The opening features the stated combination of nutmeg and fresh, herbal, boozy absinthe. The distinct cocoa note strikes a semi-creamy, semi-dry balance without ever becoming overly sweet. This gives the fragrance the vibe of a decadent Christmas praline, specifically reminding me of Lindt Nuxor milk chocolate. Gourmand yet fresh, this is what you would wear if you were invited to a Christmas state banquet by the British Royal Family. 9/10

I've seen this brand i a shop with 20% off and scrolled around the pyramids of it's creations. This one stood out+ it was discontinued(limited edition), but still available in my country, luckily. SO, i blind bought it and do not regret. It is so comforting, warm, a bit gourmand. The feeling when i wear it reminds me of the one i wear Angels share or Vanille havane (both masterpieces ). I'm not good yet at describing and distinguishing all notes, but i do love this fragrance a lot .