By Kilian
Good Girl Gone Bad EDP
“White florals amplified — aldehydes and tuberose with nothing to apologize for.”
Alberto Morillas's 2012 launch for By Kilian — one of the defining modern tuberose-niche launches of the early 2010s. A tuberose-white-floral feminine with osmanthus, peach, neroli, and bergamot at the top, a tuberose-jasmine-narcissus-May rose heart, and an amber-cedar-sandalwood-patchouli base. Performs strongest in spring and summer, daytime, 8-10 hours with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Tuberose-jasmine accord is lush and full without becoming suffocating
- ●Aldehydic opening gives it a classic, almost vintage sensibility
- ●Ambergris base adds warmth and radiance to the floral heart
Trade-offs
- ●Osmanthus opening may alienate younger, modern-leaning fragrance fans
- ●White floral intensity is polarizing — strong opinions on both sides
Notes
Top
Osmanthus
Peach
Neroli
Bergamot
Mandarin
CinnamonMid
Indian Tuberose
Jasmine
NarcissusMay RoseBase
Amber
Cedar
Sandalwood
Vetiver
PatchouliPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Good Girl Gone Bad last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 84/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Good Girl Gone Bad?
Best in spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to date night, special occasion, club.
Is Good Girl Gone Bad worth it?
At $185–$255, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Tuberose-jasmine accord is lush and full without becoming suffocating. Aldehydic opening gives it a classic, almost vintage sensibility.
Details
- Perfumer
- Alberto Morillas