Amouage 1983 EDP

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Gold Woman

by Guy Robert

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Amouage Gold Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1983, created by Guy Robert. Gold Woman opens with Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Incense, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Labdanum, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Amouage's Gold Woman carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Gold Woman is unapologetically grand - a regal aldehydic floral laden with incense, powder, and animalic warmth. Not for the faint of heart, it's a vintage-style powerhouse that defines true old-world luxury.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Gold Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Gold Woman thrives in cooler weather where its opulent florals and rich, resinous base shine without overwhelming. The heavy musks, resins, and animalics can be cloying in heat but feel enveloping and luxurious in fall and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

This is a statement scent best suited for formal events, evening wear, or special occasions. Its projection and intensity are too commanding for gym or most office settings, but it can create a memorable aura on a sophisticated date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Amouage Gold Woman is a lavish tapestry of rich florals and resins, opening with an opulent blast of lily of the valley and rose, swirled in a delicate haze of frankincense. The heart deepens with plush jasmine and buttery orris, while a base of animalic musk, civet, sandalwood, and ambergris radiates decadent warmth. This is a fragrance of golden palaces and silk gowns - powdery, enveloping, richly textured, and unafraid to make an entrance.

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