LemonOpens with
Green TeaHeart
MarshmallowDries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
I Don t Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess
The quiet determination you feel while sipping on a green tea matcha with a hint of ginger, where the crispness meets the comfort of sweet vanilla.
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I Don t Need A Prince By My Side To Be A PrincessLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessClassique Betty Boop Eau Fraiche · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2018, 'I Don't Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess' by By Kilian is a gourmand fragrance with a sassy twist. The composition opens with lemon and green tea, offering a fresh and invigorating start that cuts through the sweetness to come. As ginger and peach mingle with hedione and jasmine in the heart, the scent becomes warm and inviting, like a comforting hug from an old friend. The base notes of marshmallow, vanilla, and benzoin create a cocoon of powdery warmth, making it a perfect choice for those who embrace their inner strength.
Two sprays is enough to capture the essence of this fragrance. The lemon and green tea top notes are bright but short-lived, so it's best to let the warm base notes settle in for a more lasting effect. This scent reads better close to skin rather than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or casual daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — I Don t Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess, By Kilian
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Honorine Blanc
The quiet revolutionaryHonorine Blanc is a perfumer at Firmenich who has quickly established herself as one of the most talented noses of the newer generation.
The I Don t Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess line
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Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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