
KL
“KL by Karl Lagerfeld is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a warm spicy, amber composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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KL by Karl Lagerfeld is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. KL was launched in 1983. Top notes are Spices, Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Cloves, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orchid and Jasmine; base notes are Civet, Myrrh, Amber, Benzoin, Vanilla, Patchouli and Styrax. KL belongs to oriental perfumes group and has been at the market since 1983. This is a feminine perfume full of floral and spicy notes. Refreshing, juicy orange and bergamot are set in the top notes and fondle like sea breeze. Cloves, sourish and vanilla-like cinnamon, pepper from Jamaica, intoxicating rose, intensive, sweet and pure jasmine, ylang-ylang and orchid are in the heart. The base is created of amber, warm, soft vanilla, patchouli and benzoin. It is interesting that the bottle was designed by Karl Lagerfeld himself.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance

Civet
Civet is derived from the secretion of civet cats native to Southeast Asia. This raw material carries a pungent aroma that can be described as an intense mix of sweetness and earthiness, reminiscent of honeyed leather or ripe fruit underpinned by animalic notes. Once extracted and refined, it takes on a more nuanced character, often evoking the complex richness found in fine leathers.

Myrrh
Myrrh, harvested from the sap of trees native to Somalia and Yemen, exudes a complex aroma of balsamic sweetness intertwined with earthy, slightly smoky undertones. This resin has been valued for millennia not only for its fragrance but also for its medicinal properties, making it a cornerstone in both perfumery and ritual.

Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Designer Karl Lagerfeld
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