GingerOpens with
Bulgarian RoseHeart
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 Rose de Mai
The quiet confidence you feel when stepping into your favorite jacket after a long day — a moment of self-assurance wrapped in familiar scents.
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I Don t Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess Rose de MaiLuxury · $250+
32%Similar accords, often for lessBurning Rose · Carolina HerreraPremium tier, $100–250 · shares ginger and bulgarian rose8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 and crafted by perfumer Honorine Blanc, I Don't Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess - Rose de Mai by By Kilian is a fragrance that embodies the essence of self-reliance and confidence. The composition opens with a zesty note of ginger, which sets a fresh and spicy tone before giving way to the heart of Bulgarian rose and May rose, creating a lush floral bouquet. The base notes of marshmallow and matcha tea add a subtle sweetness and a touch of earthy warmth, making this fragrance both comforting and invigorating.
This fragrance blooms best on the skin, so apply it directly to pulse points. The ginger note fades quickly, but the floral heart and sweet base notes linger for hours, making this perfect for both daytime wear and evening occasions.
Fig. 01 — I Don t Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess Rose de Mai, 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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The originalI Don t Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess Rose de MaiBy Kilian · Luxury · $250+Carolina Herrera · 2015Burning RoseShares Ginger and Bulgarian rose$100–250★ 4.36 (401)31%Match
Dolce&Gabbana · 2014Velvet RoseShares Bulgarian rose and May rose$40–100★ 3.71 (211)32%Match
Chopard · 2018Rose de CarolineShares Bulgarian rose$40–100★ 3.90 (136)32%Match
Zara · 2025Rose Marshmallow CandyShares Marshmallowunder $40★ 3.82 (22)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 8%.