Gold Incense
Mancera (2018)

I do get the coffee notes in the same way I get coffee from Alien Man. It's very subtle. However, the main player here is the warm, airy, floral note. The florals are not overly feminine but there is plenty of sweetness, so I do consider this to be a feminine fragrance overall, on the mature side. It's easily likable and should get compliments from others.

Performance is okay. It lasts maybe 6-7 hours with surprisingly average projection.

I decided to purchase several new samples from the various on-line sites because I've grown a bit bored with my usual go-to fragrances...needing a change.

I do favor specific scents and fragrances, those with incense notes, patchouli, rose, oud, smoke, florals, etc. I applied Mancera Gold Incense with excitement and moderate expectations. For me, this fragrance is a total disappointment.

While nice enough I suppose, I agree with others about the absence of incense, or smokiness of any kind. I agree with "smokywhiteowl" about the presence of vanilla, musk, some patchouli...that's about it.

The opening is quite intense and peppery. Fortunately, the opening notes last for 15 seconds. Afterward, IMHO this fragrance smells like "just about any old mainstream fragrance with said notes that can easily be found at Ulta, or any department store fragrance counter."

Longevity is poor, silage is poor. A very ho-hum fragrance that will surely appeal to the masses. Quiet, safe, ordinary and basic.