TOUS 2002 EDP

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Gold

by Stéphanie de Saint-Aignan

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TOUS Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Stéphanie de Saint-Aignan. Gold opens with Blackcurrant Leaf and Rosewood, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Peony, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Iris. TOUS's Gold carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This unsung gem defies its budget price tag, punching well above its weight for a beautifully blended, clean, and elegant white floral. It's a comforting crowd-pleaser that evokes expensive soap and luxury, making it a stellar everyday signature for those who like to smell effortlessly put-together.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
Gold Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant Leaf41%
Baseas listed

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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, inoffensive white floral profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for office and casual wear. Though described as long-lasting by many, it's not overpowering, making it versatile for various daytime activities, including less intense sporting activities.

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

  • 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

Tous Gold opens with a bright and airy freshness, courtesy of redcurrant leaf, swiftly followed by a lush bouquet of white florals. Gardenia and peony lead the charge, creamy and soft, tempered by subtle rose and orange blossom. As it settles, a clean musk and delicate iris emerge, grounded by an understated cedar and rosewood that lend a sophisticated, woody warmth. The overall impression is one of crisp, luxurious cleanliness.

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