Just Cavalli Gold for Her

Just Gold was (and is) such an instant love for me that it’s hard not to gush. After some years of perfume-apathy caused by the demise of oakmoss—when my old faves were destroyed and such new entries as I bothered to sniff delivered banality rather than a new paradigm—it was a whiff of Just Gold that rekindled my interest in perfumes. Since then, I’ve found new likes and loves, and while some of them could be called more ‘impressive,’ there are few I enjoy more. Just is special without ostentation and just plain makes me happy. And though mega-crushes of the kind I have for it tend to be rather individual, I feel justified in saying that it’s a fine creation with more flair and character than most. It's deceptively simple yet distinct, marries coziness with an effortlessly casual sense of glamour, and packs a good wallop of sex appeal. My only complaint used to be that it could have bigger sillage—I wished I could float on a little cloud of it—but the more perfumers treat sillage as a function of insidious toxic boosters, the more I count it as a plus that this underrated little gem wears close to the skin. The scent of Just Gold is gourmand enough to capture the interest even of hardcore gourmand lovers—maybe it’s not quite as sweet as you’d prefer, but I dare you to find a hazelnut (or any nut) more delicious. At the same time, it’s nowhere near as gourmand as you might fear if you don’t care for the genre. It’s not cloying like Hypnotic Poison, not cheap and banal like Versace’s Crystal Noir, not too literally edible like many of the cheapies, nor a perplexing soup of flavors I find Muglers to be. Rather than being a ‘real’ gourmand, it straddles several categories—woody-floral-leather-oriental—and whatever you decide to call it, it’s harmonious and pleasing, and it has individuality. In development it’s linear but not devoid of complexity. The notes intermingle in a way that keeps you sniffing and feeling like you’re getting something slightly different every time—now it’s just sweet and comforting, now it’s expensive and pretty, and now it’s so sexy in such an adult way that I’d call it ‘dirty’ if not for fear of giving the reader a wrong idea. To be clear, there’s nothing whatsoever ‘body odor’ in it—it’s just that the leather and the sweetness and a touch of fruit and flower conspire to evoke a glorified smell of sex, a kind of feminine ‘nectar’ belonging, perhaps, to the imaginings of erotic novels rather than the sweaty reality. It’s not a risky or tacky scent in any way—merely one with a touch of mystery (secrecy, seduction, transgression) behind the perfectly presentable façade. It may be worth noting that I find Just in the pink bottle pretty and seductive too. It shares some of Gold’s DNA, though it’s less memorable and in a different category. I much prefer Gold, but if I were shopping for a floral, it’d be a contender.

I received 10 bottles of perfume today and I can name cavalli gold my best blindbuy among them It is definitely a gourmand but a very unique one.it's not too sweet, it's a dry gourmand,mature,almost unisex and very classy. eventhough it's very wearable and likable,I think this scent could easily be passed as a high quality niche perfume I usually don't like woody perfumes. I have a love, hate relationship with leather (I hate it when it's dirty and animalic,also hate it when it smells like burnt rubber). I also have a love, hate relationship with orris (I hate it when it smells like soil or carrot). I like my gourmands to be super sweet and foody and I don't like unisex fragrances. so Cavalli Just Gold seemed like a very risky blindbuy. I'm so glad that it was such a successful blindbuy. I can get all the notes listed here,marshmallow with it's airy, fluffy sweetness,hazelnut gives the scent a tastey roasted nutty deliciousness, leather which adds a warm,elegant quality to it, rosewood with it's dry undertone which makes Just Gold adult and sophisticated. powdery lipsticky orris(similar to the lipstick scent in Dior homme intense), a faint hint of creamy Jasmine. also something makes me think of cocoa powder or hot chocolate powder. and I also smell something like heliotrope or orchid vanilla. Just Gold has a yummy gourmand accord (creamy nutella + powdery marshmallow) but it's dominant powdery flowers(which create a makeup scent)+ leather+ woody notes elevate the scent from a simple gourmand and give it a lot of different dimensions. If you're looking for a sweet,syrupy and loud gourmand cavalli gold will definitely let you down,but if you're looking for a woody,powdery,nutty gourmand which is a combination of very well balanced bitter and sweet notes and is soft and a tad dark,this is for you.I have nothing like this in my collection For me this is a fragrance for cold weather and formal occasions since it's serious,mature and classy It seems to be very soft but actually it projects good and is real long-lasting I also love it's golden bottle ❤❤❤❤❤

I couldn't find this in any of my local UK stores, and decided I was curious enough to make another blind buy via an auction website (my third blind buy to date). Well, the bottle is really lovely first of all. I wasn't sure abut the scent on first application. It is nutty, which gives it an unusual edge, but not as sweet or 'intoxicating' as the perfumes I tend to really go for (think Roberto Cavalli EDP for example, which I love). The first fifteen minutes or so for me was okay but not great. After that the marshmallow really came through and sweetened it up considerably. Personally, I don't find this perfume particularly similar to Just Cavalli and don't find that this one has that tropical vibe. It is very suitable for the cooler months and has an inoffensive, casual feel to it. I don't think it projects much and is more of a skin-scent, at least on me. All in all I am quite happy with this buy. I like it, but I don't love it. I don't think I've come across a Roberto Cavalli fragrance that I've actually disliked, but Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum is still by far my favourite of them all! UPDATE: Despite being quite a soft scent, Just Gold is very long-lasting. After several hours of wear it does bear some resemblance to Just Cavalli EDT.

My goodness if you want a perfume that smells like Christmas this is it! Beautiful candy sweetness with those yummy hazelnuts though I don't get much marshmallow or leather but I get the luxurious rosewood and orris root. This is gorgeous but so gentle - I wish it would pack more of a punch and last longer before it becomes a skin scent. Don't get me wrong it sticks around but I like my winter fumes to make their presence known yet this one quietly takes a seat and watches the action instead. ;) Also, after about an hour I get an unlisted light black pepper note in my nose which is quite lovely. Oh and I am not at all getting the comparisons to HP. To me they are *nothing* alike. HP is a grown woman, who owns the room as she walks in through the door. Cavalli Gold is her younger sister who is still learning the ropes. A perfect fragrance for layering with something a little spicy like perhaps Kenzo Elephant or even Shalimar Vanille Mexique, if you'd like a little extra kick. If not, spritz some on, grab some hot cocoa and listen to Xmas songs in front of the fire because this little number is PERFECT for the holidays!

This smells so incredibly good, I love it so much, it is very addictive❤. It has good performance and it has the most delicious creamy, nutty and fluffy smell. It lingers beautifully around me during the day and instantly lifts my mood. It ́s just an amazing cozy smell and perfect for wearing during autumn and winter days. Although I will wear it in summer too when I crave for it. Definitely recommended if you like sweet and smooth scents. Yesterday I was wearing this and all day it smelled similar to me. I couldn't think of what the other similar scent must be. But in the evening it suddenly came to mind! It reminded me of some lipbalm I used, I didn't remember which one though. When I went to sleep I woke up a few hours later in the middle of a dream and I got my answer! In some way it reminds me of the labello classic lip balm, the one with the blue cap. I don't know if they really smell the same according to other people, but to my nose and mind they must have some similarities.