Valentino 2002 EDP

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Valentino Gold

by Antoine Lie , Cécile Matton

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Valentino Valentino Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Antoine Lie and Cécile Matton. Valentino Gold opens with Mandarin, Lime, Cardamom, and Peach, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Rose, Ginger, and Cranberry, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Iris, and Cinnamon. Valentino's Valentino Gold carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Valentino Gold is a proper divisive one, with some finding it a unique, expensive-smelling marvel and others completely underwhelmed by its performance, or even finding it headache-inducing. It's an acquired taste; love it or leave it, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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Valentino 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

While some find it strong, many experience poor longevity and sillage, making it less imposing for office wear. Its elegant profile and warming spices are well-suited for formal and date settings, though its unique character might be too "out there" for some casual situations.

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

  • 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

Opens with a zesty burst of mandarin and lime, spiced up by cardamom and a hint of juicy peach. The heart introduces a delicate floral aquatic touch of water lily alongside a tart cranberry note, warmed by ginger and rose. The base settles into a sophisticated blend of iris and sandalwood, with a comforting whisper of cinnamon and musk, providing a warm, gilded wood finish.

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