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English Laundry Midnight Gold
English Laundry

Midnight Gold

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Musky
Parfum · men

English Laundry is a fragrance brand known for accessible, wearable scents that prioritize quality at accessible price points, positioning itself as an alternative to mainstream designer fragrances.

Midnight Gold opens with bright bergamot and mandarin orange, tempered by peppermint and cedar for an aromatic, slightly spicy top. The heart layers in lavender and coumarin, creating a gourmand sweetness that's balanced by patchouli and sage, keeping things grounded rather than cloying. A woody base of cedarwood and sandalwood with supporting musk and rosemary anchors the composition, giving it depth and longevity. The overall effect is a fragrance that marries gourmand sweetness with woody-aromatic structure, leaning warm and slightly herbaceous rather than overtly gourmand.

This works best for someone seeking a versatile scent that bridges the gap between fresh and warm, suitable for both casual daytime wear and evening occasions. The lavender and peppermint give it enough lift for warmer months, while the woody-musky base keeps it from feeling summery. It aligns with The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
44%
Green
90%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
70%
Patchouli
60%
Musky
50%
Sweet
22%
Creamy
22%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
cedar
cedar
mandarin orange
mandarin orange
peppermint
peppermint
The sharpest and most cooling of the mint family, peppermint has an intense, almost icy freshness that is simultaneously invigorating and clean. In perfumery it reads more as a sensation than a scent, creating an impression of cold air and mental clarity. Used sparingly in fresh and aquatic compositions for a bracing, alert quality.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
coumarin
coumarin
The chemical responsible for the fresh-hay, cut-grass smell found in tonka bean, dewy meadow accords, and many orientals. It's sweet and slightly almond-like, creating a soft, nostalgic warmth. Coumarin is often used to smooth transitions between notes and give fragrances a powdery, cuddly finish.
lavender
lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
peppermint
peppermint
The sharpest and most cooling of the mint family, peppermint has an intense, almost icy freshness that is simultaneously invigorating and clean. In perfumery it reads more as a sensation than a scent, creating an impression of cold air and mental clarity. Used sparingly in fresh and aquatic compositions for a bracing, alert quality.
sage
sage
Earthy, slightly smoky, and herbal with a cool, clean quality that is distinctly aromatic. Sage can read as savory and culinary or as a clean, ceremonial smoke depending on how it's used. It adds a dry, confident quality to fragrances, often used in masculine compositions for its outdoor, no-fuss character.
Base · 3–12 hrs
cedarwood
cedarwood
Clean, dry, and pencil-shaving familiar, cedar brings structure without heaviness. Depending on the variety (Atlas, Virginia, Texas), it can range from slightly sweet and waxy to sharply aromatic. It's a workhorse base note that gives woody fragrances their spine, and it's universally flattering on skin.
musk
musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
rosemary
rosemary
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly pine-like, rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with a clean, almost medicinal crispness. It adds freshness and a culinary familiarity to fragrances, grounding more abstract notes in something real. A pillar of classic fougère (fern) fragrances and modern herbal compositions.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match92% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Aristocrat84% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh44%Green90%Aromatic100%Woody70%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
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English Laundry Midnight Gold— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Midnight Gold is $29.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $29.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic English Laundry fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for English Laundry Midnight Gold? +
$29.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does English Laundry Midnight Gold smell like? +
English Laundry is a fragrance brand known for accessible, wearable scents that prioritize quality at accessible price points, positioning itself as an alternative to mainstream designer fragrances. Midnight Gold opens with bright bergamot and mandarin orange, tempered by peppermint and cedar for an aromatic, slightly spicy top. The heart layers in lavender and coumarin, creating a gourmand sweetness that's balanced by patchouli and sage, keeping things grounded rather than cloying. A woody base of cedarwood and sandalwood with supporting musk and rosemary anchors the composition, giving it depth and longevity. The overall effect is a fragrance that marries gourmand sweetness with woody-aromatic structure, leaning warm and slightly herbaceous rather than overtly gourmand. This works best for someone seeking a versatile scent that bridges the gap between fresh and warm, suitable for both casual daytime wear and evening occasions. The lavender and peppermint give it enough lift for warmer months, while the woody-musky base keeps it from feeling summery. It aligns with The Heirloom, The Raconteur, and The Romantic sensibilities.
What are the notes in English Laundry Midnight Gold? +
Top: bergamot, cedar, mandarin orange, peppermint. Heart: coumarin, lavender, patchouli, peppermint, sage. Base: cedarwood, musk, rosemary, sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Midnight Gold? +
English Laundry Midnight Gold belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an Parfum.
What other fragrances smell like English Laundry Midnight Gold? +
Based on shared notes, Al Haramain Collection Silver unisex (musk, sandalwood, lavender, patchouli), Liz Claiborne Candie's for women (musk, sandalwood, lavender, bergamot), Nobile 1942 III Robinson unisex (musk, sandalwood, patchouli, bergamot), Profumum Roma Meringa unisex (musk, sandalwood, patchouli, bergamot), New Brand Prestige Invincible (musk, sandalwood, lavender, bergamot) may smell similar to Midnight Gold.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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