BergamotOpens with
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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
Prelude to Love
The first sip of a perfectly balanced mimosa on a sunlit terrace, where the scent of fresh blooms and spices blend into an inviting embrace.
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Prelude to LoveLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessCristalle Eau Verte · ChanelPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008, Prelude to Love by By Kilian is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men, crafted by renowned perfumer Calice Becker. The composition opens with bright citrus notes like bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and orange that create a fresh, vibrant atmosphere. These top notes give way to a heart of neroli, orange blossom, freesia, and lavender, which are balanced by the warmth of cardamom and pink pepper. The base notes of rose, iris, musk, Russian leather, and cypriol oil bring depth and complexity.
Two sprays are sufficient to capture the essence of this fragrance. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so it's best applied shortly before you need its vibrant energy. For lasting warmth, reapply as needed throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Prelude to Love, 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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Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 23%.