16 community ratings

Golden Sand

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.1/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

Montale Golden Sand is a fresh floral unisex scent that opens with saffron, Calabrian orange and mint and carries rose, jasmine and violet at its heart.

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How does it perform?

From 35 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron

Calabrian orange

Mint

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose Jasmine Violet

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Bourbon vanilla White musk Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Golden Sand smell like?

Saffron spice, fruity orange and mint lead the top. Rose, jasmine and violet then build a floral middle. In the base, Bourbon vanilla, white musk and amber soften everything into a powdery, woody warmth. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the accords.

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries well around you. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. The warm, sweet and spicy build suits cooler days and evenings.