18 community ratings

Gold

Name: Gold
Brand: John Player Special

2023MenModern

7.4/ 10

Community score
18 ratings

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John Player Special Gold is a fresh, citrusy fougère for men, with spice, rose and leather warming it as it goes.

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Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.

How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.6 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

White woods

Blond leather

Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Leathery

What does Gold smell like?

Mandarin orange, peppermint and grapefruit give the opening its cool brightness. Rose absolute, spices and cinnamon move into the heart and pull it toward something warmer and sweeter. Patchouli, white woods, blond leather and amber form a woody, leathery base.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with business and sport following. It reads masculine and suits relaxed daytime use. Omerta Golden Challenge and Invicta Gladiator share a close profile.