Goldenhand 2026 EDT

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Yin

by Özge Erdoğmuş Altınel

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Goldenhand Yin is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026, created by Özge Erdoğmuş Altınel. Yin opens with Mandarin and Saffron, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Goldenhand's Yin carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Yin is a soft, woody-powdery hug. It's the kind of scent that whispers rather than shouts, making it perfect for those intimate, quiet moments. Definitely one for the cashmere jumper brigade.
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  • Subtle
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Yin Eau de Toilette 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.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, powdery and amber - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate nature makes it ideal for casual wear and close encounters like a date, where its gentle presence won't overwhelm. While understated enough for an office, its warmth might feel out of place in very formal settings or during vigorous activity.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Yin opens with a fleeting zest of mandarin, quickly softened by a delicate whisper of saffron. The core is all about creamy, smooth woods: cashmere, cedar, and sandalwood blend seamlessly with the refined, slightly starchy elegance of iris and the subtle sweetness of violet. It settles into a warm, inviting base of amber, plush vanilla, and a hint of balmy benzoin, leaving a comforting, powdery trail that feels like a second skin.

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