WS-A-1995

Rare Gold

1995Men

white floral up front, then woody, settling into sweet.

Rare Gold by Avon is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Rare Gold was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Aldehydes, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Amber, Sandalwood,…

white floral woody sweet yellow floral

Nose: Olivier Cresp

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Tuberose, Aldehydes, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Woodsy Notes, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

44%

36%

33%

32%

28%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachArm's length

Fall37%Winter34%Spring17%Summer12%Night51%Day49%Wears female88%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best date night perfumes — Community votes lean evening wear.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Rare Gold smell like?

white floral up front, then woody, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: white floral, woody, sweet.

What notes are in Rare Gold?

Top: Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot. Heart: Tuberose, Aldehydes, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Woodsy Notes, Musk.

How long does Rare Gold last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Rare Gold loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Rare Gold best for?

Fall is the top pick (37%). Winter is second at 34%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Rare Gold?

Night wear leads at 51%. Day is a secondary pick at 49%.

Is Rare Gold for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 88% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Rare Gold?

Composed by Olivier Cresp. Released in 1995.