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By Kilian · Sold as feminine
Woman in Gold
The quiet confidence of a woman walking into a high-end gallery, where the crisp scent of citrus meets the warmth of vanilla and wood, evoking both sophistication and comfort.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Woman in GoldLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessTocade · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 15 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Woman in Gold by By Kilian was launched in 2017 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Calice Becker. This Chypre Floral fragrance opens with a bright citrus blend of bergamot, aldehydes, and mandarin orange, cutting through the air like a fresh breeze on a sunny day. The heart unfolds with rose and freesia, softened by marshmallow, creating an almost edible sweetness that is both floral and comforting. As it settles into its base notes of vanilla absolute, akigalawood, tonka bean, patchouli, and musk, the fragrance takes on a warm, enveloping quality, reminiscent of a cozy evening in an elegant parlor.
Apply this fragrance with two light spritzes to allow its layers to unfold gradually. The bright top notes are fleeting but impactful, so it's best to let the warm base notes take center stage after about an hour.
Fig. 01 — Woman in Gold, By Kilian
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
Calice Becker · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio); primary not located
Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 12%.