Scent of Gold
“Scent of Gold by Trussardi is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a tobacco, warm spicy composition with a cinnamon undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Scent of Gold by Trussardi is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Scent of Gold was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Alienor Massenet. Top notes are Cinnamon, Bergamot and Prunol; middle notes are Tobacco, Violet and Jasmine; base notes are Labdanum, Vanilla and Patchouli. Announced as rich and luxurious, Scent of Gold is made as an oriental spice-and-wood-composition. The top notes of "radiant and opulent elegance" include citruses and spices, as well as the Symris molecule Noir Prunol D®, which represents a fresh take on the scent of candied plum. The heart of "fascinating power" stacks floral notes and tobacco, based on the "vibrant sensuality" drydown that includes vanilla, patchouli and labdanum.Available as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Labdanum
Harvested from the sticky secretions of rockrose shrubs, labdanum exudes an intense aroma that is both animalic and woody. Its scent can be likened to a blend of ambergris and vanilla, with hints of sweetness and a smoky undertone. This complex profile makes it a versatile ingredient in perfumery.
Vanilla
Vanilla is the scent of childhood memories and cozy nights by the fire. Derived from the cured pods of orchids native to Mexico, it has a rich sweetness that can range from creamy and milky in texture to deep and almost smoky. Its versatility makes it a staple in perfumery, capable of adapting its character to complement both light citrus notes and heavier woody accords.
Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.
Aliénor Massenet
Founding perfumer · 93 fragrances · French
Aliénor Massenet is a French perfumer who grew up in a family steeped in tradition, shaped in turn by an English boarding school and the streets of New York. She has worked at Symrise since 2016, and her fragrances are known for embracing contrast and unexpected pairings. Alongside her creative work, she runs olfactory workshops for people who have experienced difficult life events, in collaboration with CEW. Her creations have been recognized with the Fragrance Foundation UK's Best New Independent Fragrance award in 2018 for Marfa Spices by Memo, and the Fragrance Foundation France's Experts' Award for Author Fragrance in 2020 for Copper by Comme des Garçons.
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