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 .

This is an unbelievably sexy unisex-masc fragrance. It's aromatic without being sharp and the drydown is a slightly powdery, cosy spiced-musk. It's giving 'Daddy is a state of mind'. Fabulous to layer with Santal 33 (something a character Sam Elliott plays would wear) or with Ambre Delicieuse (Tom Selleck, specifically as Dr Richard Burke) Sillage is moderate, surprisingly intimate projection. Longevity is very good 8+ hours.

An amazingly delicious perfume! I feel anise liquor, milky cacao and nutmeg. But it is so supremely well blended, that I don't want to overanalyze the composition. Together the notes somehow create an illusion of cherry, including the almondy cherry stone. The smell is deep, velvety and wraps around you like a cloud of hedonistic pleasure.

Instant love! Warm, cozy, boozy, powdery spicy. This is for me Christmas Day in a bottle. And that golden bottle looks like the most expensive thing I have ever seen. Not that it smells exactly the same but it reminds me a lot of Gabriella Chieffo’s Lattedoro. Amazing gem !!

What a pleasant surprise this one is! Not too sweet, nice cocoa note throughout, and it lasted all day. The absinthe cuts through the cocoa and amber and makes it really easy to wear. I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did.

Makes me happy wearing it. Soft but luxe. Something intriguing about it. Doesn't project too much or last too long. Ordered from Nordstrom so it would be easy to return, but right away I knew I would be keeping it.

This is one of my favorite fragrances ever! The iris mixed with the nutmeg is a beautiful combination and it dries down very nicely. It's not overly sweet so perfect if you prefer more of the spicy notes.

Smells similar to the Tom Ford Noir Extreme but the absinthe in the opening makes this more complex. Considering the price is lower than Tom Ford Noir Extreme, I would definitely choose this one.

Нанесла парфюм в 17:00, всю ночь курила сигареты, меня обливали водкой, другу сломали челюсть, только в 6:00 в больнице хирург сделал комплимент. Ахуенный парфюм, советую

It smells like magic! Fresh and sweet at the same time. It smells very sophisticated and rich, def one of my favourites! There is nothing like that out there.

Very bright and uplifting perfume. Make me want to visit London’s Christmas market. Good for the winter holidays season 😍

@Ismellsomething, you need to have your nose checked, because this is NOTHING like AS.

I am dissatisfied with the longevity of this fragrance. But it is SO beautiful.

This is surprise scent. Great mixing, warm spicy fragrance.

Very interesting scent for me. What I smell in the first place is the Absinthe with some nutmeg creating a mild spiciness without being warm. Along with the Absinthe and Nutmeg, I personally get something that smells a bit like Sprite to me, but not in a bad way. The first time I sprayed this fragrance I felt it is leaning way more masculine and I still get some qualities in the first half hour of wearing that resembles a fragrance I`d connect with masculine scents. For me the Cacao is not detectable at all. However once it`s dried down it has the same powdery and addicting DNA like Pirate`s Grand Reserve. It`s fresh and uplifting, perfect for warm weather. It reminds me of a way better and less masculine Version of "Raffaello" from "Pantheon Roma". I am a not sure if I`d enjoy it the same way as Pirate`s Grand Reserve. It is addicting, it is beautifully crafted, the dry down is amazing. Do I desperately need it like Pirate`s Grand Reserve? No. But do I consider getting this one day though as it makes me sniff my wrist over and over? Very likely.

A BIG boozy ambroxan start. I like it. A big dose of chocolatey cinnamon. The ambroxan of course means a big sillage but it wains quite quickly to average. It smells like a delish cocktail at one stage. It also reminds me of an American chewing gum I used to buy as a kid living in Hong Kong. I can't remember what the flavour was. I've said all this but if you are expecting something very sweet and gourmand then you might be disappointed as that only really lasts for half an hour or so. I do love the Absinthe contribution. That dry, slight bitter herbal feel. It adds an airy quality. It prevents this disappearing into candy land. It does smell a bit too artificial for me to love though. Too much ambroxan. I swear my skin amps it up. It is not a rich, dense scent with lots of depth. Little development. Its that shallowness that is also off putting. Too many modern scents are going down this route. I just don't think it's a scent worthy of such a HUGE price tag. I might buy it once the price has come down below half.