Pure Gold

straight from the fridge one bite of an under-ripe apricot— autumn winds Hijosei Dajami akei Sessi, Early Winter and the Sounds of Dead Birds. After smelling this, I am amazed that no one has connected this to Guerlain Mitsouko and Rochas Femme. The scent lies on a continuum between the two, leaning more towards Mitsouko, perhaps at a stretch, an attempt at a modern interpretation of the classic? It lacks the sensual quality of Femme and mercifully refrains from the blinding, almost painful golden quality of Mitsouko. It retains the artfulness and old school construction of both though. This is not a gourmand scent. It is not a scent connected to any time after the 1990s. If you want Killian or TikTok popular, this is one hundred percent not for you. This is old-school done with modern materials. The apricot, sharp, sour, aromatic and inedible, hinting at that poisonous quality galbanum and angelica root both possess . The background reminds me of the slubbed wallpaper you saw a lot in the 1970s, in shades of gold and green, decorated with antique gold leaf that was designed to be admired at parties, preferably with a coupe of perfectly chilled champagne in hand. Vintage and bold, it smells like titian hair and chartreuse silk. The sillage is intense and the longevity excellent. If you are looking to find something young but elegant and old school, this might be for you.

I really didn't think that I would like this based on the notes (I usually go for duskier scents like Guerlain Encens Mythique and Serge Lutens Fumerie Turque), but I received it as part of a discovery set and I'm in love. If pure gold could actually have a scent, this would be it. Sillage and longevity both pack a punch so use sparingly if you're in close quarters. There are other pretty accurate descriptions of the opening and drydown here so I will just say that I feel like an NYC socialite when I wear this.

My first full bottle purchase of Montale, I spent months ordering their sample boxes and various individuals from eBay so I’ve tried around 25 of theirs and this is the first one I pulled the trigger on. Strangely it’s marketed for women but as a straight man I’d say this is perfectly unisex so I’ve no issue rocking it. The apricot is the star of the show, I literally can’t stop smelling it it’s very addictive, and it has serious staying power! Don’t sleep on this gents, my girlfriend loves it on me 10/10

This is, in my honest, humble opinion, better suited for men. For some odd reason, this is unexpectedly wonderful on my skin. More casual than other fragrances with similar notes, this is very easy to wear. I turn heads when I wear go out wearing this and I seem to get bombarded with compliments when I wear this with white shirts. The sillage is moderately noticeable; more so in heat. The longevity is typical Montale on my skin - 10 hours of solid olfactory alchemy. I can't lose with Montale.

A dreamy parfume, it brings me a little baby too! The jasmine is magnificent,and the white musk in harmony with apricot and neroli is something fantastic! a nice fragrance for me, suitable for all seasons, this is a positive and welcoming fragrance, French-style! i really like it! Sillage: 8.5/10 Longevity: 10./10 Scent: 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5/10