Pinrose 2016 EDP

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Gilded Fox

by David Apel

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Pinrose Gilded Fox is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by David Apel. Gilded Fox opens with Chocolate, Bergamot, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Pinrose's Gilded Fox carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive gourmand that swings between boozy, spiced chocolate and woody-amber on different skins, Gilded Fox is a proper autumnal scent for those who click with its unique vibe. It's often loved, but sometimes smells 'off' or too synthetic.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Gourmand
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Gilded Fox 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.

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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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While its moderate performance makes it potentially suitable for office wear, its rich, boozy gourmand character is better suited for dates and casual evenings. Many reviewers highlight its autumnal, cosy nature, making it ideal for relaxed, cooler weather settings rather than formal events or sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Pinrose says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Gilded Fox kicks off with an inviting warmth of spiced chocolate and a boozy hit of rum. The initial gourmand blast, featuring cardamom, coffee and a hint of pepper, quickly settles into a heart where gentle florals like neroli and jasmine weave through the richness. As it dries, a comforting base of amber, cedar, and vetiver emerges, softened by creamy caramel and more of that buttered rum, creating a cosy, woody-sweet embrace.

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