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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

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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.
Acquired
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 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%
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%

Accords

Woman in Gold Lady Yellow
100%
Vanilla
66%
81%
Citrus
90%
60%
Floral
78%
72%
Rose
66%
Woody
62%
Aromatic
54%
58%
Sweet
42%
55%
Powdery
Vanilla shared
100%
66%
Citrus shared
81%
90%
Floral shared
60%
78%
72%
66%
Aromatic shared
62%
54%
Sweet shared
58%
42%
55%

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Woman in Gold EDP
Lady Yellow EDP
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