What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and bitter orange. The heart brings beeswax and guaiac wood. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and oak. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Golden Wood notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About The Harmonist Golden Wood EDP
Golden Wood EDP is made by The Harmonist. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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Which weather suits Golden Wood
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
How long Golden Wood stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Valentino Voce Viva and Tom Ford Eau De Soleil Blanc. Base notes like tonka bean and oak are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like beeswax and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include bergamot, pear and cabreuva.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent spreads further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
If you like Golden Wood, try these
Similar picks to try: Prada Amber (3 shared notes), Valentino Voce Viva (3 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent (3 shared notes) and Tom Ford Eau De Soleil Blanc (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Valentino Voce Viva starts from €138.
Quick answers
When did Golden Wood come out?
It came out in 2020.
Is Golden Wood unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is it expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €383 in Europe.