Black Gold
ManceraEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Gold vs. Gold Man
Is Black Gold better than Gold Man?
Black Gold peaks in fall, while Gold Man belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
AmberWhite MuskJasmine
woodypowderywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Gold and Gold Man?
| Black Gold | Gold Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 1983 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale | Guy Robert |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Black Gold and Gold Man smell?
Black Gold
Woody
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Violet
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Floral
Gold Man
Musky
Powdery
Amber
White Floral
Animalic
Woody
Rose
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Gold and Gold Man share?
Top
LavenderCitrus fruitsOudCinnamonNutmeg
Lily of the ValleyRose HipIncense
Heart
VioletJasmine"JasminePatchouli LeafRoseAquatic Notes
JasmineOrris RootMyrrh
Base
AmberWhite MuskVetiverWoody NotesLeather
CivetWhite MuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderVioletJasmine"JasmineRose
JasmineLily of the ValleyOrris Root
Woody Notes
Patchouli LeafOudWoody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Leather
Civet
Musk
White Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Black Gold and Gold Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Gold or Gold Man?
| Black Gold | Gold Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Gold and Gold Man?
The violet-and-jasmine heart divides the room. Some find it powdery and refined. Others wonder what happened to the leather they signed up for. Here's the thing.Black Gold
This fragrance asks something of you. It doesn't pander or soften. The civet and white florals together create a kind of tension, delicate and feral at once, that most compositions never attempt.Gold Man
The hunt
Where to buy Black Gold and Gold Man
| Black Gold | Gold Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | $78.95fragranceshop | — |
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