Golden Wood by S.T. Dupont bottle
S.T. Dupont

Golden Wood

4.2/5 · 60 votes Masculine 2020
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.2/5
Day62
Night95
Fall100
Winter95
Spring57
Summer27
Our take

The pink pepper arrives first, bright and slightly prickly against the clean snap of bergamot. Sandalwood takes over quickly, smooth and creamy, with patchouli adding a damp earthiness that keeps the wood from feeling too polished. Amber sits underneath, warm and powdery, rounding out the sharper edges without making the blend heavy. The scent stays near the body, noticeable to anyone close by but never drifting far from the skin. It holds its form for a good while, the woody notes refusing to fade even as the spice softens.

A walk through a quiet street after the sun has gone suits this perfectly, the air cool enough to let the warmth of the fragrance come forward. It feels composed for someone who likes classic masculinity without the sharp bite of louder aromatics. The powdery side may not appeal to those who prefer crisp, sharp greens or fresh aquatics. It works on a damp autumn evening just as well as it does on a chilly night in early spring, the spice feeling natural in low light. The amber deepens as the hours pass, the wood remaining steady throughout.

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