Kim Kardashian 2011 EDP

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Kim Kardashian Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Gold opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Kim Kardashian's Gold carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a divisive one. It's affordable, loud and bold, but for some it's a classy scent with mass appeal, whilst for others, it's just 'Dial soap' or a masculine train wreck. It's got fans but it's not a safe blind buy.
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  • Bright
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Modern
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Gold 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold projection and warm, spicy nature make it more suited for evening wear and dates rather than the office. While some find it versatile for casual wear, its intensity can be too much for everyday or sporty activities.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Gold opens with a zesty, almost masculine burst of grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper. This vibrant start soon settles into a floral heart of jasmine, violet, and rose, before deepening into a rich, warm base of amber, patchouli, and musky sandalwood, with a balsamic sweetness from benzoin. It's a complex blend that swings between clean, spicy, and subtly sweet.

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