Playboy 2023 EDT

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Golden Era

by Alexandra Monet

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Playboy Golden Era is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Alexandra Monet. Golden Era opens with Salt, Kumquat, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Playboy's Golden Era carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a budget-friendly gem that consistently punches above its weight. It's an easy-reach, unapologetically feminine and sunny scent with definite beachy vibes, though some find the vanilla a bit elusive. Perfect for everyday wear, just be ready to overspray.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Clean
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Golden Era Eau de Toilette 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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, inoffensive character and perceived lack of longevity make it ideal for casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather. While suitable for office, its playful and beachy nuances might not fit more formal settings.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Golden Era opens with a bright, unusual blend of juicy apricot and kumquat, quickly given an intriguing twist by a salty edge. The heart blossoms into a creamy tropical daydream with prominent coconut and lush ylang-ylang, underpinned by a soft jasmine. It settles into a warm, gently sweet base of musks, tonka bean, and a subtle vanilla whisper, evoking sun-kissed skin and ocean breezes without being overly literal.

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Where to buy

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