15
Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Black Gold
masculine
Created by Pierre Montale
Black Gold by Mancera is a Leather fragrance for men. Black Gold was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale. Top notes are Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud); middle notes are Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli Leaf, Rose and Sea Notes; base notes are Leather, Woody Notes, White Musk, Amber and Vetiver.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
87%
Win
88%
Spr
44%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
86%
Day
85%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,703 votes
4.10
Love it
78446%
Like it
52331%
OK
21112%
Dislike
1529%
Hate it
332%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 28 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Black Gold is a well-regarded niche fragrance with beautiful evolution and luxurious character, but its limited versatility and demanding initial spray profile make it better suited as a collection piece than a daily wearer. Most who enjoy it appreciate it as an elegant, formal option for specific occasions rather than a versatile staple.
Strengths
- Beautiful scent evolution and transitions throughout wearing
- Warm, comforting, and luxurious feel ideal for winter
- Elegant, regal quality with masculine barbershop-fougere character
- Sophisticated stealth wealth aesthetic with moderate projection
Weaknesses
- Strong initial alcohol blast that overpowers for 5-15 minutes
- Limited versatility and wearing occasions outside formal events
- Somewhat synthetic quality characteristic of Mancera fragrances
- Can smell soapy or generic to some people
Best for
Black tie and formal eventsWinter wear and cold weatherEvening occasions and special occasionsIntimate settings rather than office or casual wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
