M
Oud · 2016

Gold I

Rating4.2 ★ 146 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2016
Best for winterNighttime wearstrong sillageLong Lasting
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
8 notes
topfirst impression
heartthe character
basethe foundation

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
67
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
51
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
OudMuskyFresh SpicyPowderyWhite FloralVanillaFruityAmber
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Oud
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
White Floral
Vanilla
Fruity
Amber

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
8%
weak
4%
moderate
21%
long lasting
50%
eternal
18%
Sillage
intimate
20%
moderate
23%
strong
41%
enormous
16%
Season
spring
19%
summer
13%
fall
31%
winter
37%
Time of day
day
39%
night
61%
Gender
female
14%
unisex
52%
more male
21%
male
14%
Value
way overpriced
5%
overpriced
38%
ok
52%
good value
5%

Smells similar

by scent profile

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

Black PepperAppleAgarwood (Ou…White FlowersMuskVanillaSandalwoodAmber
topheartbase

Signature pair: Black Pepper and Agarwood (Oud)

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In plain words

The main accords of Gold I are oud and musky. It opens with Apple and Pepper, reveals Agarwood (Oud) and White Flowers at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Vanilla. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter.

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