145 community ratings

Black Gold

2014UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.3/ 10

Community score
145 ratings

Ormonde Jayne Black Gold is a unisex scent that links a fresh opening of mandarin orange, juniper berry and bergamot to a dark base of moss, amber and oud; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 132 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mandarin orange Juniper berry Bergamot Clary sage Lemon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orchid Rose

Carnation absolute

Jasmine Water lily

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Moss Amber Vetiver Sandalwood Ambrette seed Cedar Patchouli Labdanum Musk Pink pepper Oud Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Black Gold smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though winter has its share too. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet it also gets worn for leisure and at the office. Voters read it as somewhat more masculine.

The top notes of mandarin orange, juniper berry and bergamot give a citrusy, green freshness. In the heart, rose, jasmine and orchid add a floral layer. In the base, moss, amber, vetiver and oud build a woody, resinous depth, and vanilla softens it with a little sweetness.