Amouage 1983 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Gold Man

by Guy Robert

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Amouage Gold Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1983, created by Guy Robert. Gold Man opens with Rose Hip, Lily of the Valley, and Incense, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Amouage's Gold Man carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
£315.90 at Notino 100ml Check price on → Check prices ↓
Gold Man Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

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.

Similar

Alternatives

1 alternative to explore

Perfumes that capture a similar essence to Gold Man Eau de Parfum

→

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Gold Man Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Gold Man Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.