Gold Woman feels like evening light poured over silk, an aldehydic floral that greets you with airy sparkle before revealing a plush bouquet and a glowing, sensual base. A breath of rose and lily of the valley meets ceremonial frankincense, then the composition gathers poise with jasmine and orris, finally resting on ambergris, woods, musk, and a refined animalic purr for a stately, long-wearing presence.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 1983. Perfumer Guy Robert.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Rose, Lily of the valley, Frankincense.
Heart: Myrrh, Orris, Jasmine.
Base: Ambergris, Civet, Musk, Cedarwood, Sandalwood.
Story and Positioning
The house presents Gold as a classic for grand occasions, built at twenty-five percent perfume oils and aged for six weeks to achieve a polished glow. It is widely regarded as the founding Amouage creation that set the signature use of Omani incense and couture-scale florals. In twenty twenty three a limited collector edition called Cristal and Gold revisited the early crystal presentation to mark forty years. Lovers of aldehydic florals often compare Gold with icons such as Chanel No 5 and Hermès Caleche thanks to its luminous top and elegant powdery aura.
Bottle and Design
The feminine flacon appears in serene white lacquer with softened square lines and a thick, clear base that gives reassuring weight. A domed cap seats neatly over a polished collar, while the raised sun seal and crisp lettering keep the face composed and formal. The sprayer delivers a fine, even cloud that makes controlled wear simple. The presentation feels ceremonial without excess, echoing the perfume’s stately character.
Country of Origin: Oman.
Manufacturer: Amouage SAOC.
Address: Amouage SAOC, P.O. Box 307, CPO 111, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Country of Manufacture: Oman, produced at the Amouage Perfume Manufacture and Visitor’s Centre in Muscat.
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