Is Perfume Parlour Lady Yellow a dupe of Kilian Woman in Gold?

Woman in Gold EDP

Kilian by Calice Becker Original Statement

Lady Yellow EDP

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Woman in Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Woman in Gold EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2017 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Lady Yellow Eau de Parfum bottle Lady Yellow EDP
$243.59+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceNet
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Woman in Gold EDP
This one's a divisive Kilian, with some declaring it a masterpiece of modern vanilla elegance, while others recoil from what they perceive as an 'old lady' or even 'bug spray' scent. Expect strong opinions - you'll either love her or hate her.
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Our Verdict - Lady Yellow EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian - Woman in Gold - a citrus fragrance led by Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Woman in Gold EDP A Lady Yellow EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Woman in Gold EDP
Lady Yellow EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 37% vs 28%
Aldehydes 31% vs 37%
Mandarin 31% vs 33%
Akigalawood 28% vs 19%
Vanilla 27% vs 30%
Tonka Bean 27% vs 26%
Patchouli 24% vs 23%
Rose 22% vs 24%
Geranium 17% vs 40%
Freesia 17% vs 35%
Only in Woman in Gold
Musk 19% Marshmallow 15%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 37% vs 28%
Aldehydes 31% vs 37%
Mandarin 31% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Rose 22% vs 24%
Geranium 17% vs 40%
Freesia 17% vs 35%
Only in Woman in Gold
Vanilla 28% Marshmallow 15%
Shared Notes
Akigalawood 28% vs 19%
Tonka Bean 27% vs 26%
Patchouli 24% vs 23%
Only in Woman in Gold
Musk 19%
Only in Lady Yellow
Vanilla 31%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Woman in Gold Lady Yellow
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Woman in Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its robust projection and luxurious fragrance make it a standout for formal events and dates, though a lighter hand can make it suitable for a classy office setting. It's too opulent for casual daytime wear or anything active, really.

Lady Yellow

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Geranium

Key Differences

Without marshmallow and musk

Where to buy

Woman in Gold EDP
Lady Yellow EDP

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Lady Yellow EDP

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