Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Woody
84%
Balsamic
72%
Warm Spicy
68%
Powdery
64%
Musky
60%
Smoky
55%
Vanilla
53%
Aromatic
53%
Cinnamon
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Woody, and Balsamic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Woody, Balsamic, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Woody, Balsamic, and Warm Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Gold IncensebyCarolina Herrerais a Amber fragrance for women and men.Gold Incensewas launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre-Constantin Guéros. Top notes are Marigold, Cinnamon, Angelica and Bergamot; middle notes are Labdanum and Atlas Cedar; base notes are Incense, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.Gold Incense is the new fragrance from Carolina Herrera's exclusive perfume line Herrera Confidential, and the first fragrance of its sub-collection Eastern Treasures which celebrates the Arab heritage, alchemy and culture, as well as fragrances that are synonymous with luxury. Gold Incense reportedly fuses power and majestic beauty.Carolina Herrera de Baez, creative director of the house and the daughter of its founder, evokes memories of her mother with the new fragrance; her admiration for the cultures of the Middle East and scents of timeless elegance. The fragrance is a modern reinterpretation of frankincense as an ancient perfumery ingredient.The composition is signed by perfumer Pierre Constantin Gueros. The idea was to depict another time and compound materials such as gold and frankincense. The fragrance opens with marigold, angelica seed, bergamot and cinnamon. Its smoky and resinous heart includes Atlas cedar and labdanum, based on incense from Boswellia Sacra tree, sandalwood and vanilla caviar from Madagascar.The fragrance can be worn alone or combined with oils of the Herrera Confidential line, such as Pure Oil of Rose and Pure Oil of Musk. Available as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Gold Incense office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.