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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon
The tension between a cool morning and the approaching sun, where sharp citruses meet warm balsam as you prepare for the day ahead.
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The Lotus Flower and the King DragonLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessEve s Saint L Orange · DS&DurgaPremium tier, $100–250 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015, The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon by By Kilian is an aromatic citrus fragrance for both women and men. Created by perfumer Calice Becker, it opens with a fresh spicy burst that quickly gives way to a balsamic heart. This composition contrasts the crispness of citruses with rich, warm notes, making it feel like two different fragrances in one bottle depending on the hour.
This fragrance has a bright opening that fades within an hour, so apply it in layers if you want to extend the citrus freshness. The balsamic warmth carries well into the afternoon, making it perfect for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon, 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.”
Calice Becker · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio); primary not located
Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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Still under the radar: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 57%.