Ulric de Varens EDP

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Gold Issime

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Ulric de Varens Gold Issime is an Eau de Parfum. Ulric de Varens's Gold Issime carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This budget-friendly scent punches well above its weight, delivering a clean, powdery, 'rich woman' vibe that's surprisingly divisive. Some find it a 'goddess in a bottle', others, a 'pissy old lady'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Powdery
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Gold Issime 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, Gold Issime is versatile for day-to-day wear. Its clean, powdery character makes it suitable for office and casual settings, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events and is too delicate for 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

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Gold Issime opens with a bright, effervescent burst of aldehydes, swiftly followed by a soft, ethereal cloud of powdery notes. As it settles, a floral bouquet emerges, with the yellow sweetness of ylang-ylang leading the way, supported by delicate orange blossom and classic rose and jasmine. A subtle rice note adds a creamy, comforting undertone, creating a scent that's clean, elegant, and unexpectedly complex.

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