Gold No. 10

Gold, the last perfume launched by Puredistance Master Perfumes in November 2019, brings the result of what we call obstinacy. The company's creator (and creative director), Jan Ewoud Vos, had been working on this perfume and in the composition of its fragrance since March 2017, but after some tests, the result did not fit with what he had in mind. The process was set aside in order not to increase the feeling of frustration. Time passed and, in October 2018, Jan met perfumer Antonie Lie to talk about another project: Aenotus. It is worth remembering that Antoine Lie had already created three other fragrances for Puredistance: Black, White, and Warszawa. Then, came the invitation and the beginning of the revival of the Gold project. On April 30, they met again and the perfumer brought three samples, but it was enough to feel the first one for the decision to be made. The composition of this incredible fragrance was born there and was completed in June. Gold follows the Puredistance standard, which only produces fragrances in Pure Parfum Extrait concentration, with the best and most noble ingredients. This time, we are talking about 36% Perfume Oil and essences of green mandarin from Italy and bergamot from Calabria, as well as pink pepper from Reunion Island, rosemary from Morocco and cloves from Madagascar. That's only the beginning! In the body of the fragrance, absolute of Indian jasmine, absolute of labdanum from Spain, essence of geraniums from Morocco and absolute from the barks of the Madagascar cinnamon. To finish, the perfumer used the Honduras styrax, Lao benzoin’s resinoid, Indonesian patchouli, vanilla's green beans from Madagascar, myrrh and tonka beans absolute from Venezuela, in addition to the castoreum absolute and Haitian vetiver. Can you imagine the grandeur of this fragrance? On the skin, Gold's fragrance is full of surprises and distinct phases, which make it the most changeable of all the creations of the house. And in these mutations, we have a chypre and vintage side, as in feminine fragrances from the 70s and 80s (or even older), with a lot of citrus and jasmine. Then, when the sense of smell settles down, a new face of Gold appears, with more spices and a beautiful clove, tamed and in harmony with the cinnamon. A bath of hot spices and the emergence of the masculine spirit of the fragrance! I could stop here and everyone would be ecstatic. But Antonie Lie went further and hid another face of Gold, which reveals ambery and resinous nuances, with rich and sweet content. It is not possible to feel the fragrance of Gold and not get carried away by the synesthesia and the mixture of tones ranging from yellow to brown, referring to classic perfumes that have turned orange over the years and made us think of luxury and power, in an era in which expensive and French perfumes reinforced this concept. Puredistance Gold is not the kind of jewelry made by jewelers to be displayed in shop windows or on the social media of the biggest influencers. It is the type of gold that is molded tailor-made, to generate a unique piece, which has lived in the same family for centuries (as well as its durability on the skin) and which has incalculable value. It is not about labels; it's about exclusivity.

In my opinión gold is a nice option for those Who are looking for a sweet option suitable for day time. Gold is sweet but at the same time has some freshness and It is not very intense. Gold opens with an intense citrusy vibe. Tangerine and bergamot mixed with spices, very nice and fresh. Then It appears the sweetest and balsámic part of the perfume. Cistus, benzoin, myrrh... With a delicate castoreum animalic presence and the sweet aura that vanilla, tonka and cinnamon create. This feeling keeps for long time on skin. The perfume is very beautiful for me although is true at the same time that is one of the less original from the brand since there are some similar perfumes in the market. However the quality of the ingredients here is much better than in the other similar perfumes i have tried. Longevity is good and sillage is very moderate. Unisex, good for daytime use but not under a very intense Sun. Scent: 9 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 7 Quality/price: 5 Versality: 7 Originality: 6 Global: 8.5

Gold is an exceedingly beautiful and tantalisingly sublime amber perfume, encapsulating the true character of a traditional amber accord, without ever feeling boring or repetitive. It opens rather dry and herbal alongside the chewy resins of benzoin and myrrh. A touch of citrus battling the sappy lapdanum and dark vanilla lends almost a sharp boozy effect, which soon settles into something far softer and more sensual. It maintains a somewhat clean freshness throughout, never venturing into truly dark amber territory, instead remaining perfectly polite. I adore this scent. Once again Antoine Lie has outdone himself on quality and ingenuity. I can absolutely see myself buying a bottle of this eventually, if I can stomach the price!

What a beauty! Gold is incredibly old fashioned in that there is no novelty or quirk. It's simply a very lovely, dense and warm oriental. Considering there are many strident powerful notes in here, in wear, she is gently subtle and will never overwhelm you. . A must if you loved YSL Opium but find the current formulation a bit screechy.

Amazing fragrance. You get this Ambre Narguille, Musc Ravageur resinous sweetness with smooth creaminess and a tiny bit of freshness. Super well blended and wearable. You can tell it is a high concentrated perfume. Is it expensive? Yes. But with one spray it lasts a looong time, smells expensive and the presentation is to ide for.