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Woman in Gold

2017Men

vanilla up front, then citrus, settling into rose.

Woman in Gold by By Kilian is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Woman in Gold was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Bergamot, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Vanilla Absolute, Rose, Geranium, Freesia and Marshmallow; base notes are Vanilla,…

vanilla citrus rose woody

Nose: Calice Becker

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Vanilla Absolute, Rose, Geranium, Freesia, Marshmallow
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Akigalawood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

74%

60%

51%

49%

45%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachClose

Fall33%Winter28%Spring25%Summer14%Day53%Night47%Wears female77%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Woman in Gold smell like?

vanilla up front, then citrus, settling into rose. Dominant accords: vanilla, citrus, rose.

What notes are in Woman in Gold?

Top: Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Vanilla Absolute, Rose, Geranium, Freesia, Marshmallow. Base: Vanilla, Akigalawood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Musk.

How long does Woman in Gold last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Woman in Gold loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Woman in Gold best for?

Fall is the top pick (33%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Woman in Gold?

Day wear leads at 53%. Night is a secondary pick at 47%.

Is Woman in Gold for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 77% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Woman in Gold?

Composed by Calice Becker. Released in 2017.