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Gold by Jay-Z — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Jay-Z· 2013

Gold

Mostly vetiver and amber, warmed by grapefruit. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

Scent profile

Top notes

Vetiver Amber Bergamot Lavender

Heart notes

Pink Pepper Violet Leaves Cardamom Ginger

Base notes

Grapefruit Myrrh Vanilla (Bourbon)

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

91%

Spring

89%

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Tuxedo 2022

Yves Saint Laurent· 2022

Summer

83%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

84%

Where

Office

99%

Casual

100%

Date

99%

Club

66%

Formal

93%

Sport

73%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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