The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Nº 17 Taurus Gold is a fragrance from Scent of Stars whose name pairs a numbered scent with the zodiac sign Taurus. Its composition is built around cognac, tonka bean, and vanilla, giving the fragrance a warm gourmand character with a woody foundation. The name suggests value and heft, but the composition keeps that grandeur intimate. It doesn't reach for ceremony alone. It settles into the closeness of a warm room, where sweetness feels less like dessert and more like polished leather, aged wood, and a glass slowly losing its chill.
The combination is interesting because it makes a familiar gourmand profile feel less obvious. Cognac brings the opening into boozy, ambered territory, tonka bean gives the center a rounded sweetness, and vanilla gives the finish a soft, lingering gravity. Together, they create a gourmand-woody scent with a polished edge, balancing the warmth of a drink against the dryness of wood. As the fragrance develops, the initial spirituous character gives way to a softer blend of creamy sweetness, nutty warmth, and woody depth.
The evolution
The first impression is a neat pour of cognac, brightened by cinnamon and liqueur before settling into something darker. Tonka bean and hazelnut soften the middle, bringing a rounded, edible warmth, while oak wood gives the composition a barrel-like depth. As the opening loosens, sandalwood and almond add a drier, more polished character, so Taurus Gold doesn't remain a straightforward sweet drink. Vanilla is the lasting note, lingering close to the skin with a smooth, ambered sweetness. Over time, the scent shifts from boozy and spiced to creamy, woody, and vanilla-rich, with the woods continuing to temper its gourmand profile.
Cultural impact
Taurus Gold draws on Taurus imagery through its zodiac name while presenting a warm, expressive gourmand-woody profile. Cognac, cinnamon, and liqueur establish a boozy opening, followed by the rounded sweetness of tonka bean and hazelnut. Oak wood adds depth, while sandalwood, almond, and vanilla shape the drier, creamier finish. Its character suits the kind of fragrance wearers who enjoy sweetness with a woody structure, moving from polished amber warmth to vanilla richness.
