AniseOpens with
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VioletDries down to
Jacques GuerlainThe nose · 40 fragrances · also made Shalimar Parfum (1925)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Kadine
A well-appointed drawing room in an old Parisian mansion, where powdery scents mingle with the warmth of spices and vanilla, creating a sense of refined comfort.
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KadinePremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessStar Dust Midnight Fragrance · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1911 by Guerlain and crafted by Jacques Guerlain, Kadine is a floral fragrance that encapsulates the elegance of early 20th-century Paris. The composition opens with anise and bergamot, creating a fresh yet powdery introduction before giving way to a rich heart of heliotrope, jasmine, and violet. The base notes of cassia bourbon, cloves, cinnamon, iris, and vanilla add warmth and depth, grounding the scent in a luxurious blend of spices and florals.
Kadine's warm base notes take time to bloom, so allow it to settle on your skin for at least 15 minutes before going out. It pairs well with cooler weather but can also be enjoyed in warmer months when applied sparingly.
Fig. 01 — Kadine, Guerlain
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Jacques Guerlain
The poet of the golden ageJacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art.
“Perfumery? It is a matter of patience.”
Jacques Guerlain · As recalled by Marcel Billot, Parfumerie, Cosmétique, Savons, 1964
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With Areej Le Doré Baikal Gris
Adds woody, amber and aromatic; shares vanilla.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 11%.