Love Don't Be Shy

Name: Love Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Brand: Kilian

Kilian · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2007

≈ $270 · 50ml · approx. retail

Created by Calice Becker in 2007, Love Don't Be Shy is Kilian's iconic gourmand built on a creamy orange-blossom and marshmallow accord over vanilla and caramel. Part of The Narcotics collection.

Sweet Amber Vanilla Floral Powdery

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Pink Pepper Neroli Coriander Bergamot

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Orange Blossom Honeysuckle Iris / Orris Jasmine Rose

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Marshmallow Musk Labdanum Vanilla Caramel

Best for

FallWinterEveningDailySpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Calice Becker

French · 15 in collection

Master perfumer celebrated for luminous florals; creator of J'adore.

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