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Valentino Gold by Valentino

Valentino· 2002

Valentino Gold

7.3208Typically ~$100

Opens on cardamom, settles into a cinnamon-woody base. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

WoodyPowderySpicySweetFruity

Perfumer: Antoine Lie, Cécile Matton

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom Lime Mandarin orange Peach

Heart notes

Cranberry Ginger Rose Water lily

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

87%

Spring

95%

Summer

82%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

83%

Where

Office

93%

Casual

100%

Date

94%

Club

65%

Formal

83%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

53%