Kadine
“Kadine by Guerlain is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a powdery, warm spicy composition with a violet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
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Application Tips
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.
Jacques Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances · b. 1874 · French
“When I created Shalimar, I was thinking of the great love stories — of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.”
Jacques 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. Working in the legendary Guerlain laboratory on the Champs-Élysées, he drew inspiration from love, literature, and travel to create fragrances of unprecedented emotional depth. Shalimar, inspired by the gardens of the Taj Mahal and his love affair with a woman whose identity remains mysterious, is perhaps the most celebrated perfume in history.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Kadine, Guerlain
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