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Flame of Gold 2015

8.1 / 10 41 Ratings
A popular perfume by Orlov for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is woody-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody
Spicy
Resinous
Sweet
Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot Pink pepperPink pepper Violet leafViolet leaf
Heart Notes Heart Notes
AmyrisAmyris Oak woodOak wood
Base Notes Base Notes
Dark chocolateDark chocolate Tonka beanTonka bean SuedeSuede

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Ratings
Scent
8.141 Ratings
Longevity
7.835 Ratings
Sillage
7.236 Ratings
Bottle
8.038 Ratings
Value for money
7.615 Ratings
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Berkanlenck

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Top Review 17  
Golden Underdog
When I first sprayed Flame of Gold, it was a cool autumn evening. The streetlights reflected in the wet cobblestones, and I was on my way to a meeting that meant a lot to me.

The first spray was like a flash of bergamot and pink pepper swirling through the air, a tingling moment full of anticipation. It felt as if someone had drawn a golden thread through the darkness, and I could simply follow it.

As I walked, the warmth of amyris and oak enveloped me like a cloak. Not a heavy one, but one that gave me poise. I noticed how I unconsciously straightened my shoulders, how my step became firmer. People turned their heads, not conspicuously, but just enough for me to notice as if they perceived the scent as a mysterious signal.

But it was only when I sat in the café and the first minutes had passed that the heart of the fragrance revealed itself: dark chocolate, tonka bean, a hint of suede. Suddenly, everything was soft, almost intimate. It didn’t smell of luxury in a loud sense, but of a quiet, familiar richness. Like a secret memory of winter evenings, of a leather couch, of the crackling wood in the fireplace.

My companion smiled as he leaned in and didn’t ask which perfume I was wearing, but simply:
“Why does it suddenly smell so warm in here?”

I knew he sensed the fragrance without being able to name it. Flame of Gold was no longer just a perfume; it was a mood, a presence that stood between us in the room.

On the way home, the city had grown quieter, and the scent still clung to me like a memory that didn’t want to let go. I sniffed my wrist and thought: This is not just a fragrance. This is a golden shadow that remains.
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QSabouri

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Helpful Review 11  
Always my blind test winner
I occasionally take out all my decants and enjoy doing a blind test to see if I can recognize all the fragrances or notes; it’s always fun. And every time I smell it blind, my mind runs something like this..

"Hmm, this smells very good, I like it endlessly, hmm, it’s really good. Wow, leather, dark chocolate, woody, it radiates from within, yet is not loud at all. Dark and naughty. 'Bullseye.'"

Then I open my eyes, oh yes, Flame of Gold. Of course! It was love at first sniff.

The fragrance reminds me of the stage of Shakespeare's works. No one here can be perceived as a supporting role; all characters shine in their own way, and the note is the reflection of all our light.

It’s less tough than Tuscan Leather, and less sweet than Ombre Leather Eau de Parfum. She is someone who brings a smile to my face; she doesn’t seek attention from me, she has her own shadows, but that’s exactly why she understands the deepest emotions and complexities of other people, and thus enjoys the “here and now” of her life. Yes, of course, Flame of Gold, gold represents her golden soul.
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DonJuanDeCat

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Very helpful Review 6  
Fiery Diamonds
Flame of Gold is the name of a yellow diamond that once won as an exhibit at the International Diamond Awards, although it seems a bit more difficult to find accurate information about it, as most search terms lead to this fragrance here. Or I was just too lazy to research for more than five minutes... well, it's Saturday after all, and one tends to be lazier than usual :D

What is known about the diamond, however, is that a wealthy oil tycoon bought it for his wife, who was the actress Greer Garson, who also won an Oscar in 1942... all of this seems to have been well before my time, as I must admit that I had never heard of Greer Garson until today...

Be that as it may, this fragrance is named after that diamond, which means one could actually expect a women's fragrance or a feminine-scented fragrance, since diamonds are famously a girl's best friend or something like that, but we shall see...

The Scent:
The scent starts intensely woody with resinous and sweet notes. Yes, I can confirm sandalwood and guaiac wood here; these woods smell really great in combination with the mentioned resinous and sweet notes, but the scent surprisingly smells masculine, at least the beginning does so far.
Over time, the woody notes become even more intense, but also more austere, which means that the softer wood notes like sandalwood recede into the background while the harsher ones like cedar come to the forefront.
In the background, there is a bit of patchouli, but somehow it strikes me as slightly camphoraceous, as I detect a light, medicinal note that later becomes more resinous and then reminds me more of pine rather than medicine. Earthy, the scent is still somewhat so.
Hmm... maybe this is a bit psychological due to the term Flame, but somehow there seems to be a slight burning note, something fiery, not in the sense that the whole woody notes create the impression of a burning forest, but rather in a nice, warm way.
With the sweet notes, one might not immediately realize where this sweetness comes from, but in the base, the musk becomes quite recognizable, as it intensifies and gives the sweetness a slightly darker tone. In the later base, the combined scent of musk and woods also somewhat resembles tonka bean.
A really good scent that, in my opinion, remains quite masculine.

The Sillage and Longevity:
The projection of the scent is quite good, so one should be noticeable from a distance, as it leaves a significant scent trail behind :D However, after about six hours, it becomes noticeably milder.
The longevity is therefore also quite good and lasts more than twelve hours, probably even much longer.

The Bottle:
The bottle is black and quite angular and edgy, like a gemstone. On the front, there is a golden label or plaque with the name of the fragrance on it. Appropriately, a diamond shape has been incorporated into the glass, also on the front, but not because the fragrance bears the name of a diamond, but because it is the company logo and is therefore also seen on the other bottles of this brand. Overall, a beautiful and high-quality bottle.

Yes, as described in the scent description, the fragrance has turned out to be quite masculine for me (ha, a fragrance named after a diamond is thus more for us guys than for you ladies, mu ha ha ha :DD). I find it absolutely wonderful, as it has such great resinous wood notes with an intense but not overpowering sweetness.

Due to its strong projection and the rather wintery scent notes, the fragrance is naturally only suitable for autumn and winter, which one might want to dose lower during the day (for example, at work), but otherwise, it is an excellent fragrance for the evening, for instance, when going out.

It is definitely worth a look or a sniff, especially the gentlemen here should have tested it!
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ClemensJ

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A Musky Gem
After application, this fragrance starts with amber and patchouli, predominantly resinous and slightly sweet. Additionally, some synthetic notes are perceptible, which fortunately dissipate after a few minutes. The synthetic aspect is only noticeable when the nose is brought close to the applied area.

From the heart phase onward, musk takes center stage, also because the two aforementioned components fade away into nothingness. All remaining ingredients are composed around the musk, causing the scent profile to shift from resinous and slightly sweet to powdery-creamy. By this point, a subtly masculine and erotic note accompanies the wearer.

As the fragrance develops towards the end of the drydown, it transforms through various woods into a powdery-creamy-woody scent. The woods complement the musk in such a way that it unfolds magnificently, masculinely, and not just simply pleasing. Soapy notes? None.

Since the sample can only be applied by dabbing, the longevity is about 8 hours. With a bottle featuring a typical sprayer, the sillage and longevity could be stronger or even more enduring.

As Angua rightly noted, this fragrance does not demand attention, does not shout or whisper, but accompanies and complements the wearer. From my perspective, I do not perceive it as dark or gloomy, but rather as composed with lightness, thoughtfulness, and sophistication. In terms of craftsmanship, this composition is felt to be elegant, serious, and self-assured, making it suitable for the office. It is also recommended for women with certain preferences.

The EdP could definitely find a place in my collection; to my regret, a 75 ml bottle is available either at Harrods or through the manufacturer's e-shop for no less than £200/$270. Other sources? Not found.
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7 years ago
4
I'm not a chocolate scent fan, but this one is just beautiful, a dark woody chocolate with spices, i also get some floral nuances, beautiful
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Delicious, spicy-vanilla, warming sweet. However, there is a disturbing synthetic-ambery woody note too.
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Like a truffle after a marathon in acrylic clothes.
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Musk and sweet sandalwood. That's too one-dimensional for me, and I would never want to wear it: pure boredom.
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Fresh into the new day;
fine resins and dark chocolate.
Too good to nibble,
so I enjoy it on my leather couch!
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Deep darkness, enveloped by strong, dense resin.
Wrapped in dull, dark wood.
Musk that lashes out. The scent is hot!
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Hmm, strange. Bitter chocolate with lemon zest in sour earth in an old wine barrel, a musty leather blanket on top - done.
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Delicately sweet, resinous and creamy with a lot of sandalwood in the dry down. Not new or unusual, but still nice and pleasant to wear.
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The chocolate with a leather touch, but not too overpowering. I find the scent underrated. Works well on summer evenings.
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