Black Gold Mancera 2017

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7.8 / 10 265 Ratings

A popular perfume by Mancera for men, released in 2017. The scent is floral-spicy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Spicy

Fresh

Woody

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lavender

Citrus fruits

Cinnamon

Nepalese oud Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Heart Notes

Violet

Egyptian jasmine

Marine notes

Patchouli

Rose

Base Notes

Amber

White musk Vetiver

Vetiver

Woody notes Leather

Leather

Ratings

Scent

7.8265 Ratings

Longevity

8.2233 Ratings

Sillage

7.9232 Ratings

Bottle

8.0244 Ratings

Value for money

7.7172 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 07/05/2025.

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Reviews

10 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/26/2022

8
Pricing 9
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Topfpflanze3
39 Reviews

Topfpflanze3

Very helpful Review 8

Gold like hidden Treasures

Now I understand the "Gold" in the name - it literally tells you what a treasure it is

Up first I have to say you have to smell it by yourself, its just so unique. Nevertheless let me give it a try describing it...
In the opening you get some classical fresh fougere vibes. Lavender, a touch of violet and citrus in the back - Chopard Heaven or Joop Nightflight is the closest I can imagine of
Further into the scent you get fruity notes flickering trough, more on the tropical side... maybe banana? More candied sugary than ripe authentic banana. If you smelled Calvin Klein Escape you maybe know what I am talking about.
It always hold a perfect balance between fresh, sweet and fruity. The marine notes listed is more of a ambergris like aroma that helps it keep a modern appeal.
The rose is not really detectable by its own but gives it a powdery texture, similar to how its done in Aoud Blue Notes - actually you can detect quite a bit of similarities between the 2 but I can't really tell where they are coming from, just the overall feel
In the drydown you get a masculine and clean vetiver/ blond woody combination with the tiniest touch of cold smoke.
For me its an all year round scent but it especially shines in the colder ways where it almost developes a eucalyptus mintiness in the air.

Its quite a rare occurrence that you encounter a unique fougere that is modern, long lasting, mass appealing, not dated, has a absolutely stunning bottle and is affordable.

This is all you can expect from a blind buy - it is one of these treasures I found throughout my fragrance journey that keeps me exploring the wast ocean of undiscovered gems!

09/14/2023

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 8
Scent

Omnipotato
260 Reviews

Omnipotato

5

Confusing, but wonderfully confusing

Black Gold is a very interesting perfume. It is ever-changing, throughout its development as well as each time I wear it. Sometimes I get sweet florals, sometimes tobacco-y leather, and sometimes soft woods. I think it really depends on my mood as well as the temperature. This fragrance just throws a bunch of notes at you and your nose (as well as the noses of those around you) has to decipher which to pick out and focus on.

There is definitely the aromatic lavender present, which provides some freshness. The florals are also always there, sometimes in the foreground and sometimes in the background. I've heard a lot of people describe this scent as "powdery" or "feminine" and the rose and violet combination does lend itself to sometimes become powdery. But the leather also kicks in and modifies this floral bouquet into a masculine creation. Down in the base, the vague "woody notes" are most reminiscent of sandalwood, which also extends the rose facet.

All in all, Black Gold is confusing, but wonderfully confusing. It reminds me of the scene in Amadeus where Mozart is describing the octet in Marriage of Figaro to the emperor. Eight people, singing different lyrics, and musical lines, for 20 minutes. That's Black Gold. Lots of notes competing for your attention, and it is STRONG. Sillage and longevity. Today I applied it before noon and it is currently 10pm, and it still smells stronger than most perfumes do a couple of hours after applying. I think my opinion of Black Gold can be summarized by another scene in Amadeus (I guess I just got that movie in my mind tonight): "There are in fact, so many notes one can hear in one evening...there are simply too many notes! Just cut a few, and it will be perfect."

02/15/2021

Bashke81
16 Reviews

Bashke81

4

Gold at its best!

My honest opinion is that this fragrance is very beautifully composed, it has everything a fragrance of this caliber needs. Sharpness,sweetness,depth and so on. After 1.5 hours on skin, this transforms into something sexy masculine stuff, i am very happy i Got this.
Although i Can feel that it is very potent, it does not last more than 6 hours on me.
But i generally have problems with perfumes. So i dont Think it is the scents fault, because like i Said: it is POTENT ! I sprayed 2 sprays on neck and 2 on T-shirt and i could smell it a lot for 1,5 hour. My wife could definitely also smell it 4-5 feet away .
Overall, i give this 8/10.
Very Nice.

09/08/2024

7
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 5
Scent

Ceesie
104 Reviews

Ceesie

3

Focus George, focus

Just like with many other Mancera frags: when you spray it on, just hold your breath and immediately leave the murder scene or your smell is wasted for the rest of the day.

Black Gold isn’t your typical linear designer perfume. You take place in a Ford Mustang convertible and you’re taken on a wild ride. But you don’t know where you’re headed. First you’re driven through lavender fields at 100 miles an hour, then through the countryside and if you blink your eyes you’re landed at a cocktail bar sipping a pina colada that’s heavy on the coconut.

So yeah this is a wild ride. I’m not always up for that so versatility goes out the window. It does smell damn nice though. Just be prepared to be distracted the next 8 hours or so.

09/14/2024

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Maksy
19 Reviews

Maksy

3

Gold crafted with purpose and intent.

Bending stems of lavender in the wind, an aroma of wood steam slithers amongst the air – violet and jasmine, a silky dance; diffuse and cozy cinnamon emboldened with nutmeg, a smooth Amberwood–musk accord, and gentle touches of full-grain(esque) leather round out my 10-hour long journey throughout these aromatic fields and mysterious woods.
Breathe in, relax – Breathe in, relax – Breathe in… relaxed.

I’ve wholly enjoyed wearing this as a versatile scent, wearing it in warm/cool weather alike, dressed up and down, and regardless of where or when I wear Black Gold, I feel calm and I feel myself. Personally, I wouldn’t wear more than four sprays of this, it’s quite potent in the opening but does settle into its dry down quickly, however the opening is quite heady so be aware of that. The florals mixing with the woody notes is where I feel this shines, the Jasmine and Violet adding that sensual swirl of floralcy and how it stands beside the lavender and amber smells balanced to me, the cinnamon/nutmeg adding a wonderful and cozy dose of spice in-between the florals.
Of the Mancera’s I have tried, this ranks up there with Red Tobacco and Black Noir for me, and the price at which this can be acquired (Like much of the rest of the house) the value just increases that much more for me. Of course the standard pleather sachet and box we’re all used to is included, presentation remains the same. The pressurized atomizer and magnetic cap of the newer batches are a welcome change – especially the atomizer, it’s a fine controllable mist that honestly rivals my Diors. But really all that matters at the end of my day is the scent, and this enigmatic set of accords suits my mood more often than not. Gorgeous stuff from Mancera and I always recommend it to people getting into the house.

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