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lenin_99 – :
The was love at first sniff. It is soft and warm yet complex. Truly golden and luxurious. I’m looking forward to getting better acquainted.
ворчун78 – :
This fantastic smell is of luxury, it smells warm and cozy and high class. The bottle is beautiful. LOVE IT!!!!!
volody1977 – :
Crisp, herbal and simple but strong opening with galbanum in the driver’s seat; creamy smooth and long lasting green vanilla drydown. Projects well in the first hour, then stays closer for the remaining couple of hours it’s alive on my skin.
I was on the fence when I first wore this, as the combination of notes felt strange and challenging. On the second and third wearings it’s elevated to a strong like. Must Gold will be in rotation this coming Fall and Winter.
Pawa66 – :
Very interesting mix of galbanum and vanilla. Never thought it would be a good pair. By the way, a very unique pair!
Shershen – :
Looking at Prints by Frederick Andrew Bosley 1918
krylencko – :
Just bought this yesterday. It is lovely, creamy and delicious. A little sweeter than I prefer but every day and it’s weather makes me want to wear a particular fragrance. This is a cold day, wearing a red cashmere sweater, gold jewelry and a silk scarf. It has a warming, soothing, almost reassuring scent. Fall – Winter scent. Would be perfect around Christmas. Pure “must” luxury. (Side note: Must in culinary terminology is the final essence of, for instance, grapes where the skins, seeds and stems are made into a juice. This is especially delicious in a vinaigrette!) To me this is the essence of Cartier and it’s luxurious refinement.
fmn239Unlogrere – :
It boggles my mind why this is never mentioned when vanilla fragrances are mentioned. The green tones with the rich almost honeyed vanilla gives way to a smoky tea Olive and Jasmine heart that updates the iconic Must brand for Cartier.
Much like Tom Ford updated youth dew with his Amber nude Must Gold echos the past while streamlined for modern era. A great updated idea on a classic.
dolmatov – :
This is a perfume I would call daring, but which people in the main do not call that. To me, this is an animalic bad girl, whatever you might tell me about it having no animalic constituents – which I’m not sure I would believe anyway. (By ‘animalic’ is here meant substances having the animalic odour profile, regardless of whether their source is the organs of an actual animal.) I do think the naming of this fragrance is after the ‘must’ or ‘musth’ that is the rutting of the male elephant.
denisshwarew – :
This is good stuff! The top notes start out very green!reminds me of EL Private collection! That stays about five/ ten minutes then it starts mellowing out to a soft smooth vanilla! I love this! its a smoother Obsession if you will. Aromatic in the beginning,then smooth and sensual in the end!
sanyagrach – :
Smooth and glimmering and beautiful.. this is what being rich must smell like. Wearing this makes me feel like cruising through Hollywood in a Bentley.
It’s a deceptively simple fragrance. Green, crisp galbanum melds with warm vanilla in a very inviting first spray and the drydown is a soft, vanilla-infused original Must. Must wears harsh on me because of the galbanum, but Must Gold’s galbanum is buttery smooth and delicious thanks to that vanilla.
Love this stuff, I’ve been sitting on a couple of samples for months now and finally gave it a chance…now I have a 3.3 oz on the way!
1007036 – :
It’s just a musky warm sweet vanilla..eh
I’ve already smelled too many perfumes like this. I feel like it needs something more than what it offers to maybe give it a nice kick.
Only thing I liked about it was the color of the liquid.
It’s boring to me frankly but don’t let my review put you off of getting it if you genuinely enjoy good vanilla scents
rfcgth – :
Lemon cheessecake! Like it.
fva1972 – :
I always wore & loved the original MustII de Cartier from it was first ever launched,right up until it disappeared & was impossible to find anywhere!! Then I came across Must de Cartier Perfume 50ml red bottle gold top while shopping & tried it on my skin!! Instant WOW factor right away,although I let it settle awhile on my skin while I finished off shopping before I decided on yes Im going to buy this beauty,as it’s aroma brought so many memories back of me wearing MustII which I absolutely adored!! & Every Time I wear Must de Cartier Perfume I’m always sure I’ll be asked “What Perfume Are You Wearing” by somebody!! Then while shopping on Allbeauty.com I came across this hidden beauty “Must de Cartier Gold” & because I liked the Must Perfume so much I decided right I’m going to buy this one also which I did!! It arrived only yesterday & I’m wearing it today for the very first time!! & I’m really pleased to say that I Already love’Love’LOVE it!! & Indeed it really does remind me so much of the original MUSTII!! more so than the red bottled one!! These Cartier perfumes really do scream class from start to finish,& even holding the bottles in your hand before you spray tells you that’s there’s deffo something very special inside!! I’m really looking forward till adding the edt Must to my collection also,& honestly hope that Cartier NEVER discontinue these beauties ever again!! Must De Cartier Gold does wear very close to your skin in a light but noticeable way,& in my opinion it’s very close to the original MustII!! One can only live in hope that Cartier might relaunch their MustII to complete their line up!!
dionis33380 – :
I bought Must EDT for a song (recent formula) and liked it. However, it’s just a “crisper” Obsession (not as creamy/thick). So when I saw this, I put it on my radar.
Bought a bottle off ebay, and I really really like it. This is my preferred Must. It still smells like Must EDT/Obsession yet it doesn’t…. it’s simple and cleaner/crisper and I ADORE the greenery in the beginning. Galbanium and Vanilla? Those may be my two fave notes!
Fans of Lalique Le Parfum (the herbal/pine vanilla) would like this I think.
I would like a backup of this. For sure.
MaxMaers – :
I used MUST and I couldn’t wait to end it. Extremely strong, suffocating, dominant fragrance that I liked only after 5-6 hours after spraying. Unlike it Must Gold surprised me extremely pleasant. Very luxurious, dense perfume, highly resembling the original, but much more softened, smoothed, warm and muted. I love it!
ruslanh25 – :
I find this is fantastic ! It is similar to Must de Cartier 2015, but somehow more “modern”. They both contain galbanum and vanilla spicy accords…but with Gold, I sense the osmanthus jumping ahead of the other notes somewhat. I do see/understand the similarity to Laura Biagiotti Roma….yes they are sisters…not a dupe tho.The scent goes on rather masculine,like the first Must,then morphs to a slightly different vibe with the floral aspects. I went out grocery shopping today..and 2 people I passed said how good I smelled !!
Somehow, GOLD projects more than the Must 2015…??..!!
Glad to own both of these amazing scents…and I also own LB ROMA which fits right in to this “sisterhood” of fragrance. 9/10 rating for Gold !!
maria 11 – :
I love Must Gold and my memory screams MustII with a big smile. I can’t wear Must EdT – it gets very sharp on my skin, not sure what note that gives the sharpness. Must Gold is a treasure for real. Yes -some vibes from 80-90’s but thats totally ok with me. Nice projection and stays on forever.
rtyhgfvbn – :
Later edit: I rated both sillage and longevity as “moderate” BUT I feel there is a serious difference between the top notes – that have strong sillage – and the base notes that are extremely discreet – so to speak. Also, I was tempted to spray over Gold the Cartier Baiser Vole (on one wrist I had the pure “Gold” and on the other the combination with “Baiser”): the top, middle and base notes became much stronger, while the longevity improved dramatically. After 12h the “pure” Gold almost doesn’t feel, while the “combination” feels clearly. The surprise is that Baiser Vole actually “served”/”fixed” Must Gold, as the dry-down after >12h is very much like Must Gold (and NOT a bit Baiser Vole).
Original Edit: The top notes are very oriental-woody, but the dry-down is gorgeously creamy and balmy and very similar with the dry-down of Roma by Laura Biagiotti, in my opinion. (And Initial by Boucheron?)
yuragot – :
Must Gold is a perfume I approached with seemingly impossible expectations: The old Must was, after all, the perfume that got me into perfumes; as a girl, I snuck spritzes of it from a classmate’s mom’s dresser. Must II, incredibly enough, I liked even better; it was the one I got for myself and wore for years; I still miss it and hoard the last few drops. So naturally, when I had my first sniff of Must Gold, I responded with an indignant, “Is this all?” A month later, including a sniff-till-you-drop weekend spree, I realized this was a too hasty dismissal, since no other recent scent stuck in my mind as much as Gold. I gave it another, less prejudiced try, and now it was an unqualified love.
Instead of a watered down version of the original (which I might have been desperate enough to buy), I found something better: a new, unmistakably modern perfume, which shares just enough with the old to maintain a continuity of style yet nowhere near enough to be stuck in the past. Like a sleek piece of neo-baroque furniture, it keeps the outline, ditches the sentimental ornamentation, and adds a contemporary twist. As another reviewer said, “This is how you redo a classic!”
I recommend it to fans of the old Must, as long as you understand the old days aren’t coming back. To fans of Laura Biagiotti’s Roma, since the duo that Must Gold is all about—galbanum vs. vanilla—creates a similarly playful juxtaposition of top tartness and sweet base. To younger women who liked elements of Must and Roma but found them way too heavy on the whole. (This isn’t—it’s the airiest and freshest ‘oriental’ imaginable.) To anyone, really, who likes to smell *just* a bit different but not aggressively so. Must Gold has a touch of glamour, is easy to wear, and far too few people seem to have discovered it.
As always, try before buying—noses differ and so do tastes—but don’t let this one slip by you unsniffed. There’s infinitely worse to be had at triple the price.
bvf653Negeltzex – :
I can never say no to a little Cartier Must Gold adornment. Chic and in my opinion, understated luxury.
The green notes are distinctive from the first spritz and when this beauty has settled, a warmer more mellow vanilla and jasmine cocktail emerges.
This Cartier gem is subtle and glamourous.
expafePah – :
Clean fresh laundry scent ! Perfect for morning.
nata_moon – :
In the Cartier´s first fragances style … Intoxicant and embroider, misty and juicy, solid and powerful as the Cartier way …
Can you tell me if really similar to Santos as the “Remains me of …” chart says . . .
storm103 – :
This is a sexy, classy little number which I can see wearing with something dressy or even just some jeans and heels. It’s light and airy with green notes, a sexy muskiness and my fave, vanilla. Lasts a good long time on my skin as well
ramis19913 – :
After testing the original one…OK the reformulated EDT, I had to try this one on.
Was it a bad experience? Not at all!
I really loved Must Gold because to my nose, it really kept the soul of the EDT, but adding a little bit of…sun to light the night when this new creation will glow.
It feels a little bit old school and it makes it wonderful to me. In a world saturated of fruitchoulis with edible notes that actually make most new perfumes suffocating and overwhelming for me, something like Must Gold is a ray of light.
Although it sticks to the original, Gold has some new and modern notes that keep it from feeling dated if someone dares thinking that the original feels dated ( a terribly unfair statement by the way! ).
I must recognize that while Coco Mademoiselle left me terribly dissapointed because the only thing it kept from the original masterpiece was the name Coco, Must Gold is a faithful modern version and complement of Must and I have to admit that I adored it.
I can see a beautiful and charming elegant lady wearing this day or night, but specially at night. But although I wear the original as it feels perfectly unisex, I would leave Gold for the ladies.
Gold? Oh yes, the golden and refined daughter of the queen Must, Must Gold is the princess of La Maisson Cartier!
Jojoolya – :
It smells so goooooood. This is a Must younger sister for sure. This frag doesn’t want to please all (in comparison to many new ones on the market , that are so shy and polite). My association is a young sothisticated lady wearing this scent, she knows her assets and is not showing off. It is clean, fresh, very recognizable and unforgettable.
NIKATIN – :
This is a lighter greener version of good old Must.
I did not quite like it when I first tried it but I got a sample and I think it smells awesome.
It is a delicate refined fragrance after about an hour from spraying it changes into regular Must but softer.Very elegant scent but suitable for everyday wear in my opinion
grand-s176 – :
Well this perfume must love me based on the other reviews. This starts off very green like wheat grass green…I give it ten minutes then it has that 80s perfume vibe then I get to the dry down and it’s nutty vanilla heaven. Soft and sweet and masterful. I can’t get over this. Its pumping strong still. Had it on just my wrists going on 5 hours. I love it! It keeps wafting around my face. I hated it in store when I sprayed it and walked around for about 5 to 10 minutes then walked outside and it instantly morphed. I turned on my heels and ran to it and purchased it.
somiic – :
Heavy and sultry scent that reminds me of the 80’s bombshells. I can imagine a girl with high padded shoulders, lycra tight trousers and lots of blue eye-shadow. And pink lipstick, of course. This scent would be her great companion.
Pirogovka – :
Now this is how you redo a classic! Must Gold takes a new spin on the- pardon my expression old dusty Must. I mean no disrespect, at all. Must is definitely a classic, but it is to me overbearing and too heavy, missing a little playfulness. Must Gold is light hearted while maintaining the originals theme.
phalilkapposy – :
No change of mind here. The more I try it the less I like it, especially the first part that lasts for more than 2 hours, very tedious. I know that no ananas is listed, but I smell something that smells like ananas in a bad way. A lot of it. Not real ananas, rather a cloying chemical that should smell like ananas, but ends up plasticky.
I guess we are in a bad chemistry case.
After that stage, old Must de Cartier comes back but it seems that it went for a run on a rollercoaster.
It’s longlasting.
ShellJuiliA – :
The top notes are a bit challenging for me, the galbanum has a dry harsh edge, only in the base do I totally relax wearing it, as it is more creamy, and smooth…it definitely has a vintage vibe, but is overall quite easy to wear as it isn’t overkill of anything…I do detect also a smoky vibe throughout, but it is subtle…in whole truth, I usually don’t go for this type of classy scents, but as the base is warmer, I can definitely enjoy it…it is special, nice Cartier creation..longevity is decent, this isn’t a powerhouse of a scent though, which might be good news for those who find the origonal Must a bit much,Must Gold is definitely more modern, and I appreciate when big houses come out with younger creations!
marko.69 – :
Update
This one has really grown on me over the last few months. Yes it is soft, I still wish it projected more but it is longer lasting than I first thought. I keep it in my bedside table and I regularly use it as my bedtime perfume. I’ve even happily worn it as my daytime scent.
I don’t know what mood I was in when I originally posted my review but I think I was
was a bit of a bitch really. I stand by the positive things I said but the negative are retracted. I would buy again but would like to try the original as I think that would be more my taste.
Original review
I really like this perfume. It’s green, dry, a little bit powdery and very elegant. It’s an oasis in a desert of edible smelling fragrances.
Unfortunately it is so soft and is undetectable after less than an hour unless I put my nose to my wrist and inhale deeply. I also got the matching body lotion and this lasts longer and projects better than the EDP. If I was to wear it every day my 100mls would be gone in a couple of weeks as it needs to be reapplied every hour or so.
I would recommend wearing it to an interview where you didn’t want to offend with a strong scent. Spray it on before you go in, impress with your elegance and good taste and afterwards you can spray on your perfume of choice safe in the knowledge that GMDC will not effect it.
I really wish this formed a very small, tasteful cloud around me, it is very beautiful and well blended but unfortunately this lady doesn’t like me at all. I will enjoy her company but won’t replace once empty.
plearlinora – :
I could never quite like the old Version of Must for its sharp and screachy orange blossom note. On my skin it turns horrible, even though I generally liked smelling the nozzle nonetheless.
Now we have this new flanker, trying to symbolize both the classic and the modern. Usually, this honorable aim goes wrong.
In this case I must say it has become a good one which I can wear without headaches or nostril pain.
I find Must Gold smoother, creamier but still spicy and floral enough to fathom the original.
MG is sweeter than the original, there is vanilla in the Background but it pleasantly makes the adamant floral adorable.
There is just one Thing that I really do not like about MG. It´s the longevity. The scent vanishes on me in about 2 hours which I find very annoying, especially considering the Price and the fact we are dealing with an edp Version. I will run through this bottle in no time, I am afraid. Would I re-purchase Must Gold ? Not sure yet.
nikkrolik – :
Not bad for a major brand launch. But to my mose, this fruity opening melted with amber and galbanum is nauseating.
After 5 minutes, it’s OK.
Even if I don’t wear Must, I love it much more than this flanker.
Alleftina – :
Gooddd…this is wonderful…but really! I liked it more than the original, which for me it´s a little bit strong and smells like Obsession.
This smells rich, fresh, feminine, strong…it has a 80´s vibe but at the same timme an airy-fresh touch, which makes it very modern and wearable.
I Picture a Woman from the 80´s Ads, wearing an Armani suit conquering the world…very classy and powerful…my next purchase for sure.
Congratulations Cartier! Masterpiece!
aligtr – :
I’m not happy with Cartier in the recent years.
I really don’t know why such a big name needs to degrade their perfumes.
I loved So Pretty so much. It would be my signature together with old real Panthere if both still existed.
Old original Must was a gem. Now a SA told me that Must will be discontinued and we’ll have this Must Gold instead.
The notes look just what I like in perfume.
the perfume itself is just meh. Not bad smelling, but so poor quality compared to previous glories.
The galbanum is very prominent and that was the case in old Must, too.
Apart from that, the blend is too fruity and osmanthus here is the usual synthetical you smell in so many recent perfumes around from Yves Rocher to Roger&Gallet.
The wonderful non-foody vanilla is weaker and doesn’t melt nicely with the rest.
Why???
I had a quick encounter with this one, so this is my first impression.
Sometimes I change my mind at second try. I hope so.
jemo111 – :
This starts off smelling like 70s/80s shampoo followed by its complimenting conditioner. Golden floral notes appear. I don’t pick up much of the osmanthus but the galbanum keeps a bitter edge to counteract the sweetness of the white floral. This is 3 or 4 shades lighter than the original Must de Cartier, musky notes toned down significantly and woody and chocolatey notes scraped off. Pleasant, innocuous, sadly doesn’t give me the overall feeling of luxe that is Cartier. To give some point of comparison, it doesn’t quite match up even to Cartier’s cheaper jewelry offerings. Perhaps it’s not quite fair to do so, but it still comes from the same house and namesake.
xzs917JeomiWogkig – :
Gorgeous! Classy! Aromatic and warm. Just like real parfumes should smell like. Galbanum entwines with vanilla and osmanthus perfectly, never too bitter, never too green. Gold, green and chocolate brown colors mixed to become a scent. Highly recommended, especially to people looking for a grown-up scent that is classy but not dated. Great job Cartier!
vkq676speagoessenda – :
I must say it was weird at first… but it starts off as a danky wet grass note then the vanilla and smoky tea like osmanthus makes this a very sexy fragrance… must admit this is different and sexy, it can be unisex easily… it’s addictive.
I’d say it would be a nice day to evening scent for men but a femme fatale for women, I may be gay but as a person who likes to smell different or from the crowd I can understand some women like earthy woody green scents instead of fruity florals or sugar bombs even tho I wear them too (enough of me back to the ladies) I think the girl who wants to stand out and intrigue others may love this one
SkyVal – :
The pyramid of its notes seems interesting. I think it would be an elegant unisex frag.
welkom0 – :
what a gorgeous bottle!the perfume starts out quite green, it actually reminded me of crushed leaves.after about 20 minutes it becomes floral and sweet.it is well crafted and FBW for someone who wouldn’t be so apprehensive of its “greenness” as i am.
larisadidyr – :
This is a fruitier take on Must than the EDT or parfum versions. It seems a bit more floral too. Nice enough, but I prefer the others to be honest.
hotDiz – :
Gold in the bottle 🙂 love it 🙂 my new favourite…
goblin002 – :
Love at first sniff! Can’t get enough… 🙂 it sort of grows with you during the day… Perfect for day and evening wear. It slightly reminds me of Dior Dune though, but is not as overpowering..
It is a Must! 🙂
kuryn – :
Must be a must!
moskall – :
A gorgeous, soft enveloping smoky, balsamic, fruity vanilla. Perfect for fall and winter. Just bought the big bottle. Can’the get enough of it.