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Rare Gold by Avon

Women 1995

Brand
Avon
Perfumer
Olivier Cresp

Description

Rare Gold by Avon is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women, launched in 1995. The nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are ylang-ylang, peach, mandarin, and bergamot; the heart notes include neroli, aldehydes, jasmine, orange blossom, gardenia, and lily of the valley; the base notes are amber, sandalwood, vanilla, woody notes, and musk.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 34%
  • Spring 17%
  • Summer 12%
  • Autumn 38%
  • Day 49%
  • Night 51%

Key notes

Community

1,726 votes

  • Positive 77%
  • Negative 19%
  • Neutral 4.1%
positive reviews 1.7 k community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterFeminine

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In the collection

Leading answer I own it

3,583 votes

Season

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Leading answer Autumn

1,528 votes

Time of day

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Leading answer Night

950 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Rare Gold

Main accord white-floral Year 1995 Gender Women Perfumer Olivier Cresp

Rare Gold by Avon is an aldehydic floral fragrance for women, launched in 1995. The nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are ylang-ylang, peach, mandarin, and bergamot; the heart notes include neroli, aldehydes, jasmine, orange blossom, gardenia, and lily of the valley; the base notes are amber, sandalwood, vanilla, woody notes, and musk.

Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses Spices

How it wears

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

610 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

638 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

267 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

254 votes

Have you worn Rare Gold?

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  1. Dery Ramirez

    I tried this when I was a teenager in ’97, and it’s a nightmare. It smells terrible; just thinking about it gives me a headache.

  2. Meleagrina80

    Girls, try the new Avon Rare Flowers from 2021. If you loved Rare Gold and can’t find it anymore, this won’t disappoint. It has very similar middle notes, and I swear it’s worth it.

  3. Rare Gold is a super sophisticated perfume at a price everyone can afford; I’d define it as feminine, elegant, and classic. For me, it starts with citrus, very floral and aldehydic throughout its structure, and dries down to a slightly musky finish. It’s a clean, powdery floral from the old school—well-made and timeless. It lasts and projects moderately for over eight hours on skin and clothes, plus it’s a great price. Given its composition, it goes with everything: all seasons and occasions. Highly recommended. Who will like it: lovers of white florals with an amber touch.

    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Sillage
    • Aldehydic

  4. ce794137

    I’ve loved this perfume since I first used it at 15. I don’t hesitate to buy it whenever I get the chance.

  5. Eugenio444

    Honestly, for an affordable perfume from a brand accessible to everyone, it offers a huge surprise. It’s a powerhouse with a bold, sensual floral fragrance, and the projection and longevity are something even recognized brands would envy. For the price, it’s an absolute bomb. It ignites passions and steals the show.

    • Longevity
    • Price
    • Sillage

  6. luxthesailor

    I fell in love at first sight, finished the bottle, and it’s like diving into a sea of flowers. It’s a strong scent that I enjoy while feeling nostalgic; it takes me back to the 90s and reminds me a bit of Amarige, which is a classic for me.

  7. luxthesailor

    I fell in love at first sight and finished the bottle. It’s like diving into a sea of flowers. A strong scent I enjoy that brings me nostalgia, taking me back to the 90s; it reminds me a bit of Amarige, a classic for me.

  8. Natalia Arenas

    Another hit from Avon. A non-vulgar, very elegant, sensual, and delicious perfume.

  9. Meleagrina80

    The best Avon perfume I’ve ever tried. It lasted forever. Too bad they don’t sell it in Argentina anymore. I hate how they categorize perfumes by age; I wore it at 15, nothing like an older woman. Everyone loved it. I used to wear it out at night in the 90s. It’s a super sensual aroma. I was lucky to find an intact bottle. Keeping a memory of my adolescence and my loves back then. Fortunately, I got the original bottle with the black and gold box. Round bottle, luxury, and elegance. A huge mistake by Avon to pull it from the market.

    • Night

  10. Classic and floral fragrance. Ideal for bold, sensual women who love aldehydes.

    • Aldehydes

  11. silverladystar5

    It’s a rich perfume, smells like mature flowers, and lasts a long time on the skin. I really like it, and it reminds me of perfumes from the 80s and 90s. My mom says it smells like violets, but it doesn’t have any violet notes… but it’s very floral, as you can imagine.

    • Longevity

  12. Channel

    The bottle is gorgeous, lasts all day, and leaves a trail. What I notice most are the white flowers. It works great all year round and for any age.

    • Longevity

  13. markitablan

    It’s potent and dense; it doesn’t bother me, but it’s not my favorite. It sounds very classic for women, quite serious.

  14. The packaging is elegant and feminine. It smells good, serious, and natural; when you apply it, it sticks to your skin like it’s your own scent. I love it even if it doesn’t quite fit my age. It’s floral, strong, but ideal for daytime—not too sweet or citrusy. You can detect the lily and jasmine. I recommend it to women 25 and up; it’s pure and serious, nothing childish. It’s a scent that doesn’t get old, and the base notes are delicious.

    • Jasmine
    • Sweet