Karleidoscope
“Karleidoscope by Karl Lagerfeld is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a powdery, amber composition with a musky undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Karleidoscope by Karl Lagerfeld is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Karleidoscope was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Christophe Raynaud. Top note is Angelica; middle notes are Violet, Heliotrope and Freesia; base notes are Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Musk and Patchouli. “Karleidoscope reveals not only the diversity of a muse, it reveals the aura of each individual woman!” announced Karl Lagerfeld. The fragrance that combines classic elegance with modernity is described as noble, bold, sensual and passionate. It opens with green notes of angelica and soft tones of violet. The heart blends heliotrope, freesia and patchouli notes, laid at the warm base of benzoin and tonka. The bottle is cylindrical and its shape reminds of a kaleidoscope. The face of the perfume is Italian model Bianca Balti. Karl Lagerfeld Karleidoscope is available from as 30 and 60 ml Eau de Parfum.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean, derived from the seeds of the Dipteryx odorata tree found in South America, brings an essence of vanilla with hints of almond and caramel. Its aroma is both warm and comforting, reminiscent of rich desserts yet grounded by a subtle earthiness that lends depth to any perfume.
Benzoin
Resin from the Styrax tree, benzoin exudes a rich, sweet aroma with hints of vanilla and incense. Originating from regions like Indonesia and India, it is prized for its complex character that melds earthy and spicy facets into a comforting embrace.
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Christophe Raynaud
Founding perfumer · 127 fragrances · French
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman. He dreamed as a teenager of building a fashion and fragrance brand with a childhood friend, a dream he later realized, and has gone on to create fragrances including Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Lancôme La Nuit Trésor, and Mugler Aura Mugler.
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