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Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold

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Victoria's Secret Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold opens with Pomelo, Red Fruits, Kumquat, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Tulip, Jasmine, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Victoria's Secret's Victoria’s Secret Angel Gold carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive citrus-floral with a musky drydown. Some call it a sophisticated, sparkling treasure, while others detect a synthetic 'air freshener' or even 'pickle' vibe. If you love a fruity-floral shampoo-like freshness, it's worth a try, but be warned, some find it a bit too 'old' or headache-inducing.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
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Victoria’s Secret Angel 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh, clean character makes it suitable for casual wear and can work well in an office setting if applied sparingly. The underlying warmth and sensuality also make it a decent choice for dates, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events. While fresh, it's not a dedicated sport scent.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., WATER (AQUA, EAU), FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BHT, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with an energetic burst of pomelo, pear, and red berries, bright and juicy. This sparkling overture quickly settles into a heart of lush white florals- jasmine, peony, and gardenia- lending a clean, almost creamy quality. The drydown grounds the brightness with a soft, warm musk, amber, and a touch of woody cedar, offering a surprisingly sensual finish that lingers delicately on the skin.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 8 October

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