Carolina Herrera 2017 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Gold Incense

by Pierre-Constantin Guéros

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Carolina Herrera Gold Incense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros. Gold Incense opens with Angelica, Marigold, Bergamot, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Cedar and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Incense. Carolina Herrera's Gold Incense carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

This one's got people split. Some rave about its smooth, expensive incense-vanilla drydown, others find it shockingly generic and overpriced. Definitely not a safe blind buy, especially given its hefty price tag and the wildly inconsistent customer service reviews.
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Gold Incense Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Amber
100%
Woody
85%
Warm Spicy
74%
Balsamic
72%
Powdery
66%
Smoky
58%

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and decent longevity make it suitable for a date or formal event, where its luxurious warmth can shine without overpowering. It's a bit too heavy and distinctive for everyday office wear, and entirely unsuitable for sport.

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Gold Incense opens with a vibrant, slightly bitter kick from marigold and bergamot, spiced up with a hint of cinnamon. It quickly settles into a rich, warm heart of labdanum and cedar, developing into a smooth, resinous amber-woody character. The drydown is a deeply comforting blend of smoky incense, creamy vanilla, and soft sandalwood, with powdery nuances lingering on the skin.

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