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KilianEau de Parfum · EST. 2012

Good Girl Gone Bad

Good Girl Gone Bad is a lush white-floral built on tuberose, jasmine, osmanthus and rose, with a fruity narcissus accent. It is one of Kilian's most popular feminine scents, balancing indolic seduction with elegance.

NOSE: Alberto MorillasRELEASED: 2012RETAIL: $240 - $290
The Quick Answer

Good Girl Gone Bad opens on Osmanthus and Indian Jasmine, moves through Tuberose and Narcissus, and dries down to Amber and Cedar. At $240 - $290 it is firmly luxury pricing that demands you love the profile first, with moderate (6h - 8h) on skin. Reasonably safe to blind buy if the note list appeals to you.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

6.5
Expert
6.8
Longevity
6.0
Sillage
9.5
Versatility
4.5
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $2.40/mlBased on the lowest street price ($240) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Osmanthus
  • Indian Jasmine
  • May Rose
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Tuberose
  • Narcissus
  • Jasmine Sambac
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Amber
  • Cedar
  • Apricot

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Good Girl Gone Bad is Kilian's 2012 eau de parfum from perfumer Alberto Morillas. Our analysis examines its three-phase structure, its longevity and projection profile, and the occasions it serves best.

The Opening

It opens on Osmanthus, Indian Jasmine, May Rose, a floral introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a floral heart of Tuberose, Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

The base is dry woods and golden amber, with Amber, Cedar, Apricot providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Osmanthus and Indian Jasmine opening. Moderate, arm's-length projection.
Hour 4
Tuberose and Narcissus heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Amber and Cedar base emerges. Becoming a skin scent.
Hour 9
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
6.8/10
Sillage
6/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.6/10

Who Should Buy Good Girl Gone Bad

Good Girl Gone Bad leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward floral and dry woods compositions and want a more moderate, easy-going wear, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORModerate (6h - 8h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
45%
NIGHT
55%
GENDER INDEXFeminine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸35%
SUMMER ☀️22%
AUTUMN 🍂25%
WINTER ❄️18%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Osmanthus and Indian Jasmine lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Tuberose and Narcissus take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Amber and Cedar anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Skin-close
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Amber and Cedar is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (35% seasonal fit)
  • Autumn / Fall (25% seasonal fit)
  • Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder

Blind-Buy Risk

19/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Balanced, conventional profile with no major red flags
In its favour
  • Moderate projection makes it forgiving and easy to wear day to day.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Salicylate / Benzyl Benzoate

White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Good Girl Gone Bad smell like?
It is a luminous white-floral bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, rose and osmanthus with a fruity narcissus touch over a soft amber-cedar base.
Is it an overpowering tuberose scent?
No. The white florals are kept transparent and elegant rather than heavy, so it is seductive without being suffocating.
How well does it perform?
Performance is moderate, with around 6 to 8 hours of longevity and medium projection, which some feel is modest at the niche price.
Is Good Girl Gone Bad worth buying?
For the money, Good Girl Gone Bad ($240 - $290) is a considered purchase. It projects at a moderate projection level and lasts in the range of moderate (6h - 8h), which puts its performance around the average mark. It is worth it if you connect with its Osmanthus and Indian Jasmine character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans flexible but specific.
Can I wear Good Girl Gone Bad to the office?
Yes, within reason. Good Girl Gone Bad sits at a moderate moderate projection projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Good Girl Gone Bad good for summer?
Not really. Good Girl Gone Bad scores only 22% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Amber and Cedar base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in spring, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Good Girl Gone Bad should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Good Girl Gone Bad has moderate projection projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its moderate (6h - 8h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Good Girl Gone Bad safe for sensitive skin?
Good Girl Gone Bad is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Osmanthus, Indian Jasmine and May Rose, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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