58 community ratings

Gold-Issime

2004WomenClassic

6.2/ 10

Community score
58 ratings

Ulric de Varens Gold-Issime is a floral women's fragrance led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and rose, with a powdery, creamy side that gives it a soft, classic feel.

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

How does it perform?

From 58 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

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

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.9 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylang Jasmine Rose Rice powder Violet Aldehydes Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Powdery
Creamy

What does Gold-Issime smell like?

Most voters call it feminine, with some seeing it as classic and fewer as modern. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and spring and fall are the seasons most often chosen. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for the office and evenings out.

The notes read as one whole rather than in layers: a bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and orange blossom is freshened by aldehydes, while violet and rice powder add a powdery, creamy softness. A sweet, lightly spicy tone rounds out the fresh, slightly synthetic air. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc and Lancaster Le Parfum Solaire have a close profile.