Women'Secret 2018 EDP

F £ Statement

Gold Seduction

by Quentin Bisch

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Women'Secret Gold Seduction is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Quentin Bisch. Gold Seduction opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of White Flowers, Jasmine, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Women'Secret's Gold Seduction carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive dupe of YSL Black Opium, Gold Seduction is a fruitier, sparkling alternative. Be warned, it comes with glitter, which is either a fabulous bonus or an absolute deal-breaker depending on your vibe.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
  • Elegant
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Gold Seduction 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:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its sweet, attention-grabbing profile, make it better suited for dates and casual outings than the office. The glitter element also leans more towards evening or fun, less formal occasions.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Seduction opens with a bright and juicy burst of raspberry and mandarin, lifted by a touch of zesty bergamot. The heart unfolds into a creamy bouquet of white flowers and jasmine, softened by a sweet peach note. As it settles, a warm, sensual base emerges with creamy vanilla and cashmeran, grounded by earthy patchouli and musk, adding a hint of sophisticated depth.

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