Affectionate
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Musc
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy (2007) by Calice Becker - the orange-blossom-vanilla-marshmallow signature that became Kilian's biggest selling fragrance and one of modern niche perfumery's defining sweet florals. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and cold-weather wear.
This is a divisive one. Many find it gorgeously soft, clean, and unique, evoking expensive baby powder or lotion. Others find it overwhelmingly powdery or too subtle, vanishing quickly. It's a love-it-or-hate-it musk for the ages.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 17% |
| Floral | 34% | 36% |
| Fruity | 3% | 1% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 30% | 34% |
| Warm | 13% | 6% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 3% | 1% |
| Animalic | 10% | 13% |
| Fresh | 14% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Marshmallow-caramel-vanilla heart and base are firmly autumn-winter territory; the warm sweet character can read heavy in warm weather. Spring viable at low dosage; summer is the weakest fit.
Occasions
Sweet-floral with EDP-strength projection fits date and formal evening wear naturally, with dinner viable. Too sweet for sport, too distinctive for everyday office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and intimate nature make it perfect for office or casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. The 'baby powder' clean feel suits everyday comfort, but its short longevity might be a concern for longer events like some formal occasions or dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Neroli, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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