Gold

This is my revised review for Jay Z Gold using my new review style Jay Z Gold is the first celebrity fragrance that I purchased (not in the Michael Jordan wheelhouse) mainly because of the deal I got for it. It was either $10USD for a 1oz/30ml or $18USD for the 1oz/30ml with the shower gel and aftershave as a gift set holdover from Father's Day. So, what did you think I got? I purchased the gift set and it was actually marked down another half on top of the sticker. I smelt it first earlier that day and it smelt pretty good so I felt confident in my purchase. My three thoughts when smelling this scent is blueberry muffin, sweet, and clean. Jay Z Gold opens with a blueberry note which makes it smell like fresh blueberry muffins or even strawberries to some. With the three heavy notes to me being blueberry, violet and amber-vanilla, this is a VERY sweet smelling. Finally, this scent has a fruity clean smell to it similar to Axe Signature’s Night. That said, it is a different fragrance than the typical drug store or celebrity fragrance. It is unique different with moderate to long lasting length of scent but with soft to moderate sillage. As for length as I mentioned it lasts over nine hours. I had several days in the late summer/early fall time of year and I found it lasted over 12 hours, if even it was just the amber-vanilla basenote that would hold on for quite a while. Its sillage is pretty strong as the blueberry heavy open fades into the violet mid, it gives about 4/5 hours as a moderate sillage before becoming a skin scent. I find it is one of those skeleton scents that can work, any-time, any season and any occasion. My rating for this cologne is 9.5/10 as there is no real knock on it. At first I thought that the $30USD price-tag for 1oz/30ml in the brick and mortars is a little steep but the performance and unique smell gives it that edge that make it worth it. I honestly LOVE THIS SCENT.

Jay Z Gold is a very cool, sweet and subtle cologne. This particular fragrance ranks in my top 5 and #5 because it is an aromatic, spicy scent for men composed by perfumer ilias ermenidis. This scent opens with a burst of fresh citrus before giving way to exotic spices of cardamom, ginger and pink pepper. The top notes of grapefruit, orange and lavender. Next, the middle notes of ginger, cardamom, violet leaf, pink pepper, cypress. Lastly, the base notes of this fragrance are vetiver, amber, teakwood, and vanilla. So pros and cons on Jay Z Gold: Pros - I absolutely love the cool and sweet smell this fragrance gives off. On me a lot of people get more of the vanilla vibe from it. Since my body words well with sweeter smelling scents this one has easily hit my top five and a lot people enjoy it. Very unique and different to his earlier release known Rocawear Evolution. Overall a job well done compared to other celebrity colognes. Definitely recommend people to try this one out. Cons - The Longevity and Sillage both rank a moderate. The price going for this cologne is bad if you're going to get it at Macy's. You are going to pay roughly 72.00 USD there compared to what you would online which is roughly 47.00 USD. For that you're better off buying something like 1 Million online which cost 10 USD less online than what Gold cost at Macy's and it lasts two times longer than Gold. To finish off this review if you are looking for a signature scent then I would have to recommend you Jay Z Gold. I have gotten a couple of compliments on it. Not as much, but still occasionally I will get someone who asks me what it is. I don't use this as my signature scent, but for those who were thinking about considering it I have to say go for it.

This is REALLY good!!! I love the note combination in this scent! Blueberry vanilla. I get more blueberry and violet than anything, followed by vanilla and pink pepper/cardamom. The texture starts out very cool and fizzy, but quickly evolves to be similar to a blueberry La Nuit de L'Homme flanker with heavy pink pepper and cardamom, or even a spicy blueberry Bleu De Chanel. The strong pink pepper from the opening fades to give way to the lasting cardamom, and that's what's responsible for the texture change. Basically, imagine a freshly baked blueberry muffin where you accidently poured pepper into the batter. That's what this is, and that's definitely not a bad thing. Projection is perfect, though it sits a little close to skin after 3 hours. Longevity is moderate, 5-6 hours noticeably, but it lasts 8-9 hours total under the neck of my shirt. I've gotten TONS of compliments on this! I wish the top notes lasted a tiny bit longer, but so far, all the hype is correct. This is REALLY nice! For the price, buy it, and carry an atomizer if you have to. Also, the bottle is pretty nice as well. It has a nice heavy cap with a matte white powdercoated bottle. This is probably worth a lot more than it sells for, in terms of value. It's certainly every bit as nice as Bleu De Chanel in terms of scent, protection, and longevity, and yet it sells for 1/4 the price. I've worn more of this (and given away more samples) than anything else in my collection. This is in my Top 10, and often in my Top 5. Highly recommended!

I originally purchased this scent and really liked it but then I got frags for Christmas and kind of forgot about this scent until about a week ago I was on an elevator with a guy that smelled really good so I complimented him and asked him what he was wearing and sure enough it was Jay Z Gold. Jay Z gold opens up with a very fresh blast of blueberry,violet,grapefruit and ginger making this very fresh,slightly powdery and sweet. This stays pretty linear but this retains that smell but then gets a little more spicy and woody but still remains fresh and then in the drydown that vanilla gives it a sensual edge. I’d also describe this scent as a sexy,alluring smell as I have been complimented a few times but this was 1 of the very few that someone else described as sexy. Performance on this is above average as it lasts 5-8 hours and has soft projection but you will have a nice scent bubble and also leave a nice scent trail as you pass by people. Overall rating — 8 out of 10 ! Very unique smell that gets compliments and for a cheapie this performs pretty well. Sidenote— I love the blueberry and vanilla combo in this :D

I must admit, I do like trying celeb fragrances, and with this one fellas, you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! I just got GOLD JAY Z, it is a fruity opening but mixed with an herbal, spiciness which the three together balances nicely. GOLD JAY Z is very masculine but not overtly so, noticeable, but refined and classy; perfect to wear into the office. GOLD JAY Z sillage, wears close to the skin to moderate, a good balance of refinement and notice ability but won't scare others away. I feel GOLD JAY Z is a year round scent, and can be worn for ALL OCCASIONS; from office, to date, to dinner or for casual wear on the weekends...it fits in anywhere; and any age group can wear it as well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADDING THIS TO YOUR FRAGRANCE WOREDROBE!!!