How it smells
Main smell: floral and citrus. It opens with water lily and grapefruit, moves to magnolia and jasmine and dries down to vetiver and cardamom.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Water Calligraphy notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Kilian Water Calligraphy EDP
Kilian is the house behind Water Calligraphy EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits Water Calligraphy
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Natura Ekos Alma is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Chanel Allure and Natura Ekos Alma spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €708. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Chanel Allure and Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl.
When in the day to wear Water Calligraphy
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Kilian perfumes worth knowing
The house has 73 perfumes here, led by Princess, Intoxicated and Intoxicated.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by citrus and aquatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and citrus smells and notes like magnolia and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.76 out of 5.
Water Calligraphy dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Chanel Allure (4 shared notes), Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl (3 shared notes), Natura Ekos Alma (5 shared notes) and We Pink Liberte (3 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Water Calligraphy unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Water Calligraphy last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2012.