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

For me this smells a lot like Gucci rush, a little different in dry down. I did compare them side by side and Rush has a longer lasting power and stronger smell, very impressive, but Montale Pure Gold has still a very long lasting power with a more fading close to skin end. I love both of them, among my favorites.

I agree with Taxidermy, this is very simular to Libertine, which I loved but this one is even better! I don't understand the people who finds this A Sharp fragrance, on my skin it is very soft and not A hint of sharpenes. So soft, warm and fresh at the same time and lasts A very long time, great for summer!

Delicious and sophisticated. Creamy apricot with well-rounded white florals. Perfect summer/spring scent. Totally unisex, and a compliment getter from my experience. I feel very expensive wearing this one. This one lasts a good 6+ hours and the silage is moderate.

Very similar to the discontinued Vivienne Westwood Libertine. The only difference is the 'sparkling' opening. Sourish, perfumey floral fruity. I like it a lot.

well smells quite good for me, sweet enough, i get a lot of compliments. But my husband says that it smells like ald ladys perfume.. yahhh

This perfume is a mix of Abricot, Musk, Jasmin and Neroli. Very nice for spring and summer. It is a fun and linear floral fruity scent (kid/senior/all), not offensive. More for woman to my opinion, but all ages. The sillage and the longevity are excellent! It is a Montale fragrance. 8/10 In this brand, for spring and summer: Diamont Flowers > Sweet Peony > Pure Gold > Crystal Flowers > Diamond Greedy > Intense Tiaré > Roses Greedy > Pearl > Sicily

Wow, I see am am the only person that got Pledge Lemon out of this. Not that it is a bad smell, just caught me off guard. That initial citrus notes do mellow out quickly as the musk adds to it. The other notes smooth it out it it becomes quite wearable. Not really my style but I found that I liked it more than I expected. FB worthy? Huh, will have to see if I can find a bargain.

Well, I personally use this fragrance as almost all fragrances by Montale are unisex, and i don't find it feminine, this is sweet but there is strong sharpness in it. That's why I concider this also a unisex perfume. And as advice don't blindly buy this perfum. Test it on your skin. My brother sister and I all used this, and that's absolutely different on each of us.

Pure Gold is the most classical "French Perfumery" style floral of the Montale line. Slightly green opening, big floral heart and somewhat chypre/powdery dry down. I love Montale, but I certainly don't consider it as a classy house, their fragrances are usually more about a wow powerful effect (something I really enjoy). Yet Pure Gold is pure class.

Apricot is a difficult note to me but here its perfection. The Apricot, Musk and Patchouli is a perfect round and warm mix. I can't detect any white flowernotes at all. The Apricot is not sugarsweet here but the scent have a sweet airy note. A comfort-scent that is very grownup and female'ish. If you're into fruity notes, try this one.

It reminds me of late summer evening in the South. Women wearing ponds cold cream, jasmine wafting in the breeze, drinking peach iced tea, and fireflies coming out as the air cools down. Delicate, feminine, not too soft or loud, very nice.

I would’ve enjoyed Pure Gold if it didn’t have an odd rusty note! Other than that it’s a fresh white floral clean fluffy musk that performs very well lasting over 6 hours on my skin and 12 hours on clothes.

Sharp and uninteresting opening but dries down to a creamy white floral apricot. Fluffy, soft, cotton-like. Quite lovely, really. Needs either to be covered by fabric or otherwise warmed up to blossom.

It's a nice scent for those who like jasmine. Nothing special at all. I would expect more from Montale, but... Pleasant,and everybody - If they feel , because it's very close to skin- will like it.

Almost identical to Chypre-Fruite, but thankfully a tiny bit more floral and without the burn plastic fruit accent.