Kilian 2023 EDP

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Blue Moon Ginger Dash

by Sidonie Lancesseur

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Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Sidonie Lancesseur. Blue Moon Ginger Dash opens with Lemon, Mint, Calone, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Vodka and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambroxan. Kilian's Blue Moon Ginger Dash carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

It's a Kilian "freshie" with a boozy twist, but whether it's a refreshing summer cocktail or a regretful morning-after scent depends entirely on your skin chemistry. Divisive, for sure, with some hailing it as a masterpiece and others getting cheap aquatic or even fishy notes.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Blue Moon Ginger Dash Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon36%
Calone25%
Mint20%
Aldehydes19%
Heartas listed
Vodka51%
Ginger49%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan54%
Musk46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic accords make it suitable for casual and sport settings, though some find it refined enough for dates. Its aquatic and clean profile, coupled with varied performance reports, makes it borderline for office, and the distinct boozy freshness doesn't quite fit formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Blue Moon Ginger Dash bursts open with an invigorating splash of bright lemon and cool mint, sharpened by aldehydes and a distinctly aquatic calone note. This vibrant freshness then swirls into a unique cocktail heart of energising ginger and boozy vodka, mellowing into a clean, musky finish with ambroxan lending a modern, airy depth. It's designed to evoke a luxurious, sparkling beverage, perfect for hot weather escapades.

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