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.

Just Cavalli Gold is an interesting and unique gourmand. I love the idea of combining marshmallow with leather and it's executed very well, too. The leather feels feminine and not too animalic here. It's like snuggling your nose into your favorite black leather jacket, not like that bag you bought on a market on your holidays and had to air on the balcony for 2 months. Orris supports the leather with a powdery vibe. On me the dusty sweet marshmallow note is more prominent than the subtle hazelnut. After a while I noticed the mandarin/citrus note in the background. It adds a cologny feel that I didn't like at first, but I got used to it soon. It doesn't stay forever anyways. The drydown is marshmallow and leather again, this time with a slight woody note and a sweeter edge than in the beginning. Overall this fragrance has a cool and dry, but also slight creamy aura. The lasting power and sillage are very good, but it doesn't feel heavy or overwhelming.

I stumbled upon this nutty scent by accident, and I'm nuts for nutty smells so I ended up buying a 50 ml bottle. Pity that it's discontinued. The nuts, mild sweetness, wood, powder and leather play together very well. Reminds me to Dior Homme, Valentino Uomo and Hypnotic Poison, again by Dior. I can imagine wearing it year round. The packaging and bottle are also intriguing. Somehow nutty scents are like catnip to me. The ones I have so far are this Just Gold, Angel Muse and City Tower, but the realization began with two L'Artisan scents, Dzing! and Mechant Loup, which I loved but never owned. This is warm but I can even imagine it on a beach somehow, it is sensual,even sexy I guess, and can be worn regardless to gender. Something you would want to bathe in because it is so delicious.

this was a blind buy for me. this past month I have been on a purfume kick, like really bad. I might need an intervention lol. so I have been searching for a unique cozy signature scent, well this is definitely a contender! perfume review: I never smelled anything like this before! on paper and at first spray on my skin it was overwhelming. but in 20 min. it snuggles to the skin so nice. its sweet but not nauseous sticky sweet. more like smores by the fire in the woods. I can actually smell a hint of woodburning smoke which is ridiculous but so cool at the same time. I give it 9/10 update 9 days later you guys yesterday I lit a candle from bath and body works "marshmello fireside" and it reminded me of Cavalli so bad go figure that that was my initial thought in the first review lol

Although we have recent reviews on this one, I found today at a TJ Maxx store in Southern California at a very good price (about 20.00usd) I like when the reviews compare to other items because then I have a base of how to judge against my preferences I am so glad I jumped and purchased. I have the RC Just Cavalli and the Nero Assolute. All three are different to me and my skin Yes this is more on the nutty, leathery, deep vanilla and it does dry that way also. Closer to the skin than the regular RC. If you like the Just Cavalli HER, you will likely go for this but it's heavier. If you like things like Guerlain L'Instant ( no this is not the same), then you re likely to like this. Very similar to tobacco candles. RC Assolute is fruitier than this. Regular RC is more floral

This was really well done blind buy. I was looking for something with distinctive hazelnut dessert note and I am not dissapointed. Ths one starts with sweet hazelnut and that charming note does not dissapear during the developement of the fragrance. Everything that is changing during the performance is happening behind it. There is also light vanilla in it, hint of white flowers, woodines and some musk. This is very soft, quiet, cuddling, charming scent with very good longevity. By no means it is cloying or overly sweet. It is perfectly balanced, elegant fragrance.

I hunted this down after hearing such great reviews by people on this site. It truly is a beautiful scent that is surprisingly complex. Right away I get an extremely present and realistic hazelnut accompanied with this lovely blend of the citrus and floral. The depth comes in later and while there is a definite sweetness, it is bearable to me because of the depth. In the drydown I smell gorgeous chocolate. And that's what remains. It has excellent silage and longevity. I'm going to enjoy this as colder weather returns.

Bought it yesterday and i just ADOOOOORE it!!!! it smells heavenly and yes i sense it might also replace my fragrance signature i had for so many years... :-) :-)Hazelnut indeed strikes you by the very first moment, i wonder why its not categorized as gourmand instead of oriental floral. The floral part is not at all noticable.. Sweet but in special glamourous fine way.. Big thanks to Cavali for that wonderful gift he offered to our satisfied noses. . just wish they dont rush to discontinue (!)

In my Mariah Carey voice; You'll always be a part of me~ I'm part of you indefinitely ~Boy don't you know you can't escape me~ Oh darlin' 'cause you'll always be my baby And the scent'll linger on~ RC Just Cavalli closely resembles this original BUT this original is more of a seductive delight & gourmandish. They should have name it cocoa-sensual-pheromonic musk but the name was probably taken. :)

TJ Maxx for 16.99, picked up after checking notes and reviews and not disappointed. Nutty, not overly sweet. Rich, warm and balanced. Not sure what is creating the bit of spice. The leather really adds a nice touch of depth. Just the right amount of jasmine for a faint floral. This is very interesting frag, for the price, it's a definite win! Good longevity and silage, moderate, not loud.

A floral hazelnut cream that dries nutty and woody on the skin. It's light and playful, but still gourmand, and I've been successfully wearing it during the summer. It's not the most complex composition, but I don't have anything else like it, and the fact that it has been discontinued for a while contributes to its uniqueness.

Powdered Nutella scented wood chips. Sweet, a beautiful take on a cold-weather gourmand, small hints of leather come up as the scent tapers down. At least 8 hrs on skin & clothes, strong enough sillage. Best-suited for cold-weather, would be too one note in the warmth. One of the best Cavalli flankers in my collection.

Just got this as a blind buy and absolutely love it. It smells exactly as I was hoping it would however it dosent last long. I have sprayed it on twice today but I don't mind as got it for a good price on eBay. I'm going to try not to use it too much though as want it as my autumn scent.

It's very difficult to find a scent that I love that my husband also loves. This is that fragrance; not too sweet, not too strong. My husband loves the soft vanilla-woodsy notes on my skin every time we hug. I am pleasantly surprised and will alternate wearing this with Mon Guerlain.

If you open a jar with Nutella and smell in it - this is ''Just Cavalli Gold'' scent, love them both. Leathery, nutty, woody, powdery and flowery. There is a lot of beautiful leather here, more than in some fragrances from the 'leather' group. Just amazing! One of my favorite.

I tried this from a sample yesterday and oh my, it quickly turned into a big love, now I need it! It's so delicious fluffy sweet that I couldn't stop smelling myself. It had moderate sillage and longevity on my skin yesterday.

This is a head turner surprisingly for men! Four colleagues asked me about it at work to get one like it for their partners, which was strange to me .. I never found that it was that special, but it seems it is!

This is a very weak fragrance and needs warmth to really come alive at all. It is a sweetish hazelnut creamy scent. Pretty but thats about it. Its pretty much linear. Weak sillage and longevity.

just AWESOME!! I smelled the hazelnut straight away and the vibes of leather.The powdery smell of iris exists but in very sensual bit darker way..will buy it 100%!!!!

Oh wow, this looks amazing! Marshmallows and leather topped with hazelnut? An interesting combination, I am really looking forward to trying this.

oh oh, what a surprise indeed, this sweet shit is just delicious! Yes, there is really something from Jeux de Peau. and totally unisex.

After one hour I feel lip stick vibes around me! Cozy, cuddly and perfect for fall winter time🥰

the hazelnut and leather is definitely detectable. I am kind of sensing a top green apple note.

Does anybody have any information as to when this is being launched in the UK?

قصتي مع just Cavalli Gold,بدات عن طريق الصدفة ,كنت ابحث عن عطر جديد يعوض عطري Alien احببت just cavalli اول يوم وعندما عدت لاشتريه اخطات وفي المنزل ادركت انني اشتريت ، قررت ان لا اغيره عقابا لنفسي حتى اتعلم التركيزjust cavalli gold . هذا العطر جمع في داخلي مشاعرا متضاربة ,راءحته ساحرة فيه مزيج متناسق بين الحلو والحامض تشتمينها منذ اللحظة الاولى التي تفتحين فيها الزجاجة ,كنت عندما ارش منه اجد الاطراء من المحيطين بي اتذكر مرة انني وضعت القليل منه وانا داخل سيارة زميلي في الشغل و عندما جاء عبر لي عن اعجابه براءحة السيارة !عندها فقط فهمت ما هي المشكلة:انه عطر غير وفي يتعلق بالمكان الذي ترشينه فيه ولكنه لا يتعلق بك لايتمسك بملابسك ولايلتصق بجسمك. بعد ساعة تقريبا من استعماله كنت اشتم في ملابسي راءحة خفيفة خشبية مع نفحة الياسمين . ارجو من Cavalli ان يحاول ايجاد حل لهذا العطر حتى يزيد من ثباته و يحافظ على نوتاته العطرية لانه فعلا مشروع عطر مميز

this is a very lovely leathery marshmellow , It reminds me of Oscar de la Rentas Fresh vanilla with he vanillic marshmellow . But this one also has white flowers and citrus notes to ground it making it a tad less sweet . I feal like a queen wearing this fun flirty and joyfull . And im not a young girl anymore , But this one makes me feal young and alive . The Hasselnut is also blending very will with the marshmellow . I only have a decant of this but this so totaly full bottle worthy . It lasts all day on my skin . Especialy nice wearing this in wintertime . the smell on the skin inside is nice warm floral marshmellow . When going out in the chilly air the Vanilla and hasselnut starts dancing around you . it wafts so beautiful around you . like little fairys drizzeling kisses at you in the air. Very nice indeed

Oh yes. I tried a sample of this yesterday and promptly went on a day trip to get a full bottle today. If you expected Nutella, this is not it. Instead it is an intriguing hazelnut-marshmallow-leather-wood combination with some white flowers thrown in there for good measure. It reads as a very real hazelnut to my nose, almost a bit roasted, but the marshmallow softens it and the leather and wood add a nice depth. Lovely. Do try it. I'm really curious how it compares to the hazelnut and whipped cream notes of Angel Muse, so I suppose I could update this when I get the Angel Muse sample in the mail. EDIT: Angel Muse is a different animal entirely. It is considerably closer to the original Angel than this. Angel Muse has a bit more breathing room than this does, this packs more of a punch, sweeter, fluffier.

This is a perfect fragrance I never tire of. It opens with a blast of toasted hazelnuts and fluffy marshmallow with orange zest and a distinct leather note. It's a woody, powdery, leather, floral gourmand which, if there never was such a thing there is now. I've never smelled anything else like it. It's warm and nutty in a gourmand way, then fresh and powdery in a cosmetics cream way so it's two unexpected worlds colliding. It's such a harmonious blend and beautifully crafted I wonder why there aren't more like it. I love powdery fragrances and creative gourmands and this satisfies both cravings wonderfully. It's a leather dominant scent with unique supporting notes that make it delectable and cozy but still fresh and airy. Clever and addictive. I love it.

This puts me in the mind of a softer Gold Sugar type (Aqualina) with a lipsticky scent. A soft frag that seems to have slightly moderate projection in 60 degree weather and cooler. the bottle is nice, heavy, gold (I love awesome bottles). This is for everyone. Guys if you like Dior Homme, Valentino Uomo, Black Orchid (unisex type with soft florals that balance the gourmand element) types this is certainly doable, it's not as interesting as those but it pulls a page from those books. The leather helps to round things off and add a little texture & body. I give it 3 out of 5. Pleasant, not unique nothing ground breaking but so what. It's nice all the same with a better bottle and worthy of being purchased.

The hazelnut was quite noticeable when I tried this on my arm. It's definitely a gourmand, but is neither too sweet and cloying nor too acrid and leathery. I get the comparison to Dior Homme Intense, but that is much more powdery and lipsticky, which I prefer to be honest, because I'm an iris fan. This would be a nice casual perfume for cold weather: it really warmed up on me when I was rushing to an appointment, and I felt a bit awkward, like it dominated the room once I got there. Dries down to a vaguely sweet, musky spice which is nice in its own right. EDIT: I've decided I don't like the drydown; it smells kind of cheap and plasticky. I do prefer the drydown of Dior Homme Intense.

I love Just Gold!!! I am a huge fan of the first Just, Gold adds a bit of an oriental vibe, it is warmer, but definitely very much alike..! I don't get much of the nutty edge, it appears briefly in the top notes, or the leather...everything is overall bright, warm, golden...nothing is big notes in Just Gold, it is all in subtle ways, which I like!! It is sweet but it isn't overwhelmingly a very sweet gourmand..it retained that golden bright vibe which I love so much in the first one!!! I love Cavalli, his scents are so warm, feminine, and uplifting!!

My initial impression of this fragrance was that "Just Cavalli Gold" was another "Just Meh Blind Buy", nice but nothing special. But then... oh the deliciousness as it begins to dry down. This is a gorgeous fragrance. To me, the orris root makes this very similar to Hypnotic Poison and Alien Essence Absolue and yet the accords are different enough that one can easily justify having all three if you love the vibe of these types of fragrances as I much as I do. On the other hand, if you are not a fan of HP or AEA, this fragrance might not be for you.

Definitely another great scent by Cavalli! I love Cavalli fragrances, they are nicely made, they have depth, and character...Just Gold is rich, it has longevity, it is a gourmand, with a nutty edge, with a hint of an oriental vibe..sensuous, and all woman!! The leather is hardly there, very subtle.. There is a masculine version for men, by the way!! I love it, I wear it all seasons, as long as it isn't hot...

I really really like this. It's very different to most of my other fragrances. It is very nutty, slightly powdery, draws compliments. I adore the shiny gold bottle and this lasts a long time without changing on my skin. I also have the cavalli scent that is in a black bottle (can't remember the name) but this one lasts way longer. I would buy this again definitely 💜

This is fun! The leather and hazelnut come in right away -- which is a bit of a jarring combo -- but after the initial spray it calms down. Nutty and very sweet with the marshmallow, which is gooey and sugary, slightly toasted. A perfect marshmallow note. A little wood to keep it from getting too sweet. Delicious! Not your typical gourmand but still sweet.

In the beginning this is stunning!! Very gourmand, warm, deep and chocolatey!! I was tempted to make yet another spontaneous purchase, as it smelled so sweet and wintery... However, after an hour it smells almost identical with the original Just Cavalli for her, which -despite its wonderful bottle!- was a major headache inducer for me... Will retest....

Although it's a gourmand fragrance, I don't immediately notice harsh sweet notes - I smell the hazelnuts, yes. But my first observation is that there is a preveiling amount of wood and leather. Hazelnuts appear somewhere in between, but not too obsessively. Marshmellows? hm, not really. But anyway, it's a long lasting bomb and i give it props for that.

A gorgeous perfume, interesting smelling and impressive. Similar to the Just Cavalli EDT, but sweeter. I like how leather note gives very nice smoky tone to it. Woody notes are also perfect in this composition. It's interesting how it smells edible and smoky-woody-leathery at the same time. Pure gold!!!

Mmmmm...I love this one. It melds perfectly with my chemistry, soft but good longevity. It is what I hoped Montale Sweet Oriental Dream would have been. I just hope that I can locate a bottle soon. This might be a favorite, almost signature. Rating: 🍒🍒🍒🍒

Creamy, nutty, non-sweet, well-balances perfume with Cavalli Essenza note deep in the background. Intriguing, perfect for a sunny November or December day, I'm happy to be able to test it as it seems to be discontinued.

L'ho provato e devo dire che mi piace molto...l'apertura è dolce e fiorita.....ma quando si asciuga è dolcezza pura...non è il classico profumo caramellato, è molto sexy e di lunga durata.

This is a lot lighter and less sweet than I expected. It's nutty but also smells sort of like vintage lipstick in the background. Suede, marshmellow fluff, vintage lipstick and pralines.

Perfect for fall. Quite sweet, a bit leathery and spicy, quite woody. A touch of jasmine. It's really simple and pretty, a shame it's discontinued. 7/10

I was so set on this because the notes sounded delicious, but I was soo disappointed :( Blast of nuts in the opening, and to my suprise, it was quite oily/watery almost smelling nothing at first. But after 10 mins. sweetness came along, but also leather, and something kind of balmy. Reminds me of a sunscreen somehow. Hawaiian Tropic something, maybe? I also have to add that the dry down was pretty good, so it wasn't a horrible experience, but on me the scent just turned a bit synthetic smelling throughout. So since my skin did not like this one, it's a no-go from me. Glad I didn't buy this unsmelled. I do love some of the other Cavallis though (Nero Assoluto and Roberto Cavalli edP).

This was a huge disappointment, the worst blind swap I have ever had. Tempted by the notes I was looking forward for its arrival and eagerly opened the box. As soon as I took off the cap I thought "Hmmm.." And yet I sprayed and waited for a miracle to happen. It didn't. Instead it gave me a headache and made me feel sicklish. Just like the lady I swapped this with who had to give it away as Just Gold gave her migranes, I had to get rid of this. I gave it away to a girl at work who likes sweet perfumes but even she said it was very heavy and difficult to like. For me it's too sweet and suffocating, heavy and unpleasant. Unfortunately, definitely not for me.

@sheridanellis: I just recently bought it on fragrance net, along with four other Cavallis. The price point is excellent. I love this one. It reminds me a bit of Prada but with a slightly darker twist. The first time I tried, I overdid the spritzing. Don't do that. One or two is enough, and you will enjoy it. It has excellent longevity. It's a warm and inviting scent for any time, but I think I would choose something else in stifling heat and humidity.