Gold Woman by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Gold Woman is a dramatic, regal fragrance with a luminous floral heart and a richly textured incense-and-woods foundation. Its powdery orris, sensual jasmine, and unmistakable animalic warmth create a lavish signature best suited to confident wear and formal occasions.
Is Gold Woman worth it?
How it smells: Opens with rose, lily of the valley and frankincense, orris root and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to civet and ambergris.
Scent Score: 82/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 91, reputation 78, versatility 81, layerability 68 and value 76, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Fills the room. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 1983 · Women
Key accords: Rose, Lily of the Valley, Frankincense, Orris Root, Jasmine, Myrrh
Top Notes
- Rose
- Lily of the Valley
- Frankincense
Heart Notes
- Orris Root
- Jasmine
- Myrrh
Base Notes
- Civet
- Ambergris
- Cedar
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Gold Woman by Amouage belongs to the oriental fragrance family. A grand, opulent bouquet of rose, jasmine, and lily of the valley illuminated by incense and grounded in warm woods, ambergris, and animalic civet. Gold Woman opens with Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Frankincense. The heart brings Orris Root, Jasmine, and Myrrh. It dries down to Civet, Ambergris, Cedar, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Gold Woman
On skin, Gold Woman by Amouage has excellent longevity, enormous projection, an intensity of 10/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Gold Woman : 2 sprays Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Gold Woman opens with Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Frankincense.
The heart brings Orris Root, Jasmine, and Myrrh.
It dries down to Civet, Ambergris, Cedar, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Gold Woman
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gold Woman : 2 sprays Good Girl
Beautiful by Estée Lauder
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, jasmine, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Gold Woman : 2 sprays Beautiful
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lily of the valley, jasmine, and ambergris.
Order: Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gold Woman : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gold Woman : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale
Sex & Cognac by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, jasmine, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sex & Cognac on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Gold Woman : 2 sprays Sex & Cognac
Pairings to approach with care
Indulgent Vanilla by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
Gold Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Indulgent Vanilla brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Indulgent Vanilla on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Gold Woman : 2 sprays Indulgent Vanilla
Bold Raspberry by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
Gold Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bold Raspberry brings a fruity contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bold Raspberry on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Gold Woman : 2 sprays Bold Raspberry
Related fragrances and why
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include cedar and sandalwood.
- Beautiful by Estée Lauder — Both include rose, jasmine, and sandalwood.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include lily of the valley, jasmine, and ambergris.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Gold Woman?
Gold Woman opens with Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Frankincense. The heart brings Orris Root, Jasmine, and Myrrh. It dries down to Civet, Ambergris, Cedar, and Sandalwood.
How long does Gold Woman last, and how strong is it?
Gold Woman by Amouage has excellent longevity, enormous projection, an intensity of 10/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Gold Woman?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Gold Woman?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar and sandalwood. Apply Gold Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Gold Woman : 2 sprays Good Girl.
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