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By Kilian

Designer

France

Prelude To Love

3.75581 ratings·Unisex·2008·Fresh Citrus

Opens with Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Bitter Orange moves through Neroli, Orange Blossom, Lavender, Freesia, Cardamon, Pink Pepper, Rose and settles into Iris, Musk, Russian Leather, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha.

Perfumers

Calice Becker

Main Accords

citruswhite floralfresh spicyaromaticfloral

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

citrus
100%
white floral
80%
fresh spicy
59%
aromatic
39%
floral
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon

Amalfi Lemon

Bergamot

Bergamot

Bitter Orange

Bitter Orange

Orange

Orange

Heart Notes

Cardamon

Cardamon

freesia

freesia

Lavender

Lavender

Neroli

Neroli

Orange Blossom

Orange Blossom

Pink Pepper

Pink Pepper

Rose

Rose

Base Notes

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

iris

iris

Musk

Musk

russian leather

russian leather

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

81%

Peak

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

67%

Day

100%

Night

89%

Profile Matches

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Community

What People Think

3.75

581 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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