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Water Calligraphy

2012 · Unisex · Floral

Water Calligraphy by Kilian was launched in 2012, a floral fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by floral, citrus and aquatic. Key notes: Magnolia and Jasmine.

At a glance

Dominant accordsfloral, citrus, aquatic
Key notesMagnolia, Jasmine
Community rating3.76/5 from 511 votes

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Accord profile

floral27%citrus18%aquatic16%fresh14%white floral13%aromatic13%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Water Calligraphy by Kilian, launched in 2012, is a unisex floral aquatic that opens with a clean, dewy water lily note. The top is fresh and slightly green, evoking the surface of a pond rather than a marine breeze. As it settles, a heart of magnolia and jasmine adds a creamy white floral depth, soft but persistent. The base of vetiver and cardamom brings a dry, aromatic finish that keeps the composition from becoming overly sweet or simple.

With main accords of floral, citrus, aquatic, fresh, white floral, and aromatic, this scent suits collectors who appreciate transparent, well-blended florals with a subtle twist. It is versatile for daytime wear in spring and summer, and its unisex character makes it easy to share. The cardamom-vetiver base gives it enough structure to avoid being just another aquatic, making it a thoughtful choice for those who want a fresh fragrance with a bit of character.

中文簡介

Kilian 嘅 Water Calligraphy 喺 2012 年推出,係一支中性花香水生香水。前調係清亮嘅睡蓮,帶少少水潤綠意,好似池塘水面咁清新。中調嘅木蘭同茉莉慢慢滲出,creamy 嘅白花香柔和但持久。基調用香根草同豆蔻收尾,乾爽帶芳香,令成支香水唔會太甜或者太單薄。

主調係花香、柑橘、水生、清新、白花同芳香,適合鍾意通透、調和花香嘅收藏家。春夏日間用最啱,中性特質令佢容易同人分享。豆蔻同香根草嘅基調俾到佢足夠結構,唔會變成普通嘅水生香水,係想要清新又有啲性格嘅人嘅好選擇。

Reference data

HouseKilian
NameWater Calligraphy
Launched2012
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyFloral
Notes recorded5
Accords6

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Water Calligraphy?

Water Calligraphy by Kilian: top notes are Water Lily; heart notes are Magnolia and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver and Cardamom.

What accords does Water Calligraphy have?

The dominant accords recorded for Water Calligraphy are floral (100.0%); citrus (68.0%); aquatic (59.4%); fresh (51.7%); white floral (49.7%).

When was Water Calligraphy launched?

Water Calligraphy by Kilian was first released in 2012.

What does Water Calligraphy smell like?

Water Calligraphy is recorded as a floral fragrance, centred on Magnolia and Jasmine.

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