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By Kilian

Designer

France

Prelude to Love

3.750 ratings·Unisex·2008

Prelude to Love by By Kilian was imported from the Fragrantica catalog.

Perfumers

Calice Becker

Main Accords

citruswhite floralfresh spicyaromaticfloral

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

citrus
100%
white floral
90%
fresh spicy
80%
aromatic
69%
floral
59%
fresh
49%
warm spicy
39%
musky
28%
leather
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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Mandarino di Amalfi

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Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Community

What People Think

3.75

0 imported community ratings

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