BergamotOpens with
JasmineHeart
OakmossDries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
Love and Tears
The quiet intensity of an intimate conversation that leaves you feeling both uplifted and a little bit vulnerable, where the air is filled with the delicate scent of fresh flowers.
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Love and TearsLuxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessJardins de Bagatelle · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 19 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Love and Tears by By Kilian was launched in 2010, crafted by the renowned perfumer Calice Becker. This fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot and petitgrain, quickly giving way to an intricate interplay of white florals like jasmine and lily-of-the-valley, balanced by green notes such as galbanum. The heart is warm with lavender and ylang-ylang, while the base offers a grounding mix of oakmoss, cedar, and styrax. This composition captures a moment of intense emotion, where tears can just as easily be those of joy or sorrow.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — the white floral heart stands out more when close to skin. Let it develop for at least an hour before heading out; the base notes will emerge fully and provide a warm, lasting presence.
Fig. 01 — Love and Tears, By Kilian
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
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The Love line
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Designer By Kilian
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Givenchy · 1980Eau de GivenchyShares 6 of its 18 notes$100–250★ 4.18 (522)44%Match
Penhaligon's · 1976Lily of the ValleyShares 5 of its 9 notes$100–250★ 3.88 (949)47%Match
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 26%.