Amouage 1983 Edp

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Gold Man

by Guy Robert

Amouage Gold Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1983, created by Guy Robert. The fragrance opens with Lily Of The Valley, Rose Hip, and Incense, settles into a heart of Orris, Jasmine, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Gold Man: Acquired

Divisive, powerful, and utterly unapologetic, Amouage Gold Man is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some call it regal and timeless, others a nuclear 'old lady' bomb. One thing's for sure - it makes a statement.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
Gold Man Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 29%
Fruity 7%
Green 7%
Sweet 16%
Warm 13%
Woody 15%
Earthy 19%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Musky
100%
White Floral
92%
Amber
90%
Powdery
83%
Animalic
72%

Notes

Top Notes

Lily Of The Valley 36% Rose Hip 33% Incense 31%

Heart Notes

Jasmine 39% Orris 31% Myrrh 30%

Base Notes

Civet 21% Musk 19% Oakmoss 14% Amber 13% Sandalwood 12% Patchouli 11% Cedar 11%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Gold Man's exceptional sillage and longevity, combined with its strong animalic and powdery floral character, make it entirely too dominant for office or casual wear. It truly shines in formal or dressy evening settings, where its opulent nature can be appreciated, though some find it too polarising even for dates.

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It opens with an audacious blast of musky white florals, particularly lily of the valley and jasmine, given a powdery lift by iris. As it settles, a rich, animalic civet note emerges, intertwined with warm amber and earthy patchouli. Hints of myrrh and incense add a smoky depth, grounding the opulent florals in a complex, almost vintage-style masculinity that some find challenging.

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