More about By Kilian Woman in Gold
Woman in Gold by Kilian opens with bright bergamot and mandarin kissed by airy aldehydes, unfolding into a heart of velvety rose and decadent vanilla. Elegant and luminous, it glides between light and shadow, balancing freshness with sensual warmth. It feels like stepping into a gilded salon, sunlight dancing across silk and gold leaf. Created by Calice Becker, it was inspired by the shimmering contrasts of Gustav Klimt’s iconic portrait — opulent, radiant, and timeless.
Featured Notes
Woman in Gold opens with Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, a heart of Freesia, Vanilla Absolute, Rose, Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Akigalawood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli.
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange
- Heart Notes
- Freesia, Vanilla Absolute, Rose, Geranium
- Base Notes
- Vanilla, Akigalawood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
Longevity & Projection
Woman in Gold by By Kilian offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and evening.
What does Woman in Gold smell like?
Woman in Gold opens with Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, develops into a heart of Freesia, Vanilla Absolute, Rose, Geranium, Marshmallow, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Akigalawood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Woman in Gold last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Woman in Gold has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Woman in Gold?
Fragrances with a similar character include Layton, Ingenious Ginger, Eros Flame. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Woman in Gold — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Woman in Gold samples?
You can buy authentic Woman in Gold by By Kilian samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Woman in Gold by By Kilian is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.





