LemonOpens with
RoseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Ormonde Jayne · Sold as unisex
Black Gold
The dimly lit corner of an intimate study where the scent of fresh blooms mingles with the warmth of aged wood and a hint of spicy incense.
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Black GoldLuxury · $250+
56%Similar accords, often for lessLauder for Men · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Black Gold, launched by Ormonde Jayne in 2014 and crafted by perfumer Geza Schoen, is a complex aromatic woody fragrance that balances bright citrus notes with rich floral and earthy accords. The composition opens with lemon and juniper berries, creating a fresh and spicy contrast to the deep, sensual oud at its heart. Bergamot and clary sage add layers of complexity, while rose, carnation, orchid, jasmine, and water lily bring a lush floral bouquet that is both refined and intense. The base notes of agarwood (oud), moss, cedar, sandalwood, pink pepper, vetiver, amber, labdanum, patchouli, vanilla, musk, and ambrette create a warm and enveloping finish.
Apply Black Gold in light layers, allowing it to develop slowly on your skin. The citrus top notes are fleeting but essential for setting up the rich base notes, which take about an hour to fully bloom. It’s best worn during cooler parts of the day or evening when the warmth and depth of its accords can be appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Black Gold, Ormonde Jayne
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Geza Schoen
The molecule rebelGeza Schön is a German master perfumer born in Kassel, raised by an art teacher father and a kindergarten teacher mother, who studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg before training in perfumery at Haarmann & Reimer (now Symrise).
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Adds amber, musky and sweet; shares lemon and vetiver and 4 more notes.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 63%, disliked or hated by 7%.