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Prelude to Love by By Kilian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Prelude to Love

Name: Prelude to Love by By Kilian
Brand: By Kilian
Rating: 7.5 (581 reviews)

7.5581

Bergamot at first spray; iris is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for the office.

CitrusFloralSpicyFresh

Scent profile

Top notes

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeBitter Orange

Heart notes

NeroliOrange BlossomLavenderFreesiaCardamonPink PepperRose

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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8.016

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Base notes

IrisMuskRussian LeatherCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for the office and everyday wear.

SpringDayThe office

When

Winter

55%

Spring

100%

Summer

93%

Fall

66%

Day

100%

Night

54%

Where

Office

100%

Casual

100%

Date

77%

Club

46%

Formal

82%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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8.0362

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7.929

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Sport

73%