Kylie Minogue Parfums 2006 EDT

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Darling

by Thierry Wasser

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Kylie Minogue Parfums Darling is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Thierry Wasser. Darling opens with Freesia, Litchi, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Boronia and Lily, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Kylie Minogue Parfums's Darling carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Kylie Minogue's Darling is a polarising celebrity scent. Some find it a delightful, unique tropical fruity floral; others, a cheap, generic, or even rotten mess. It's often praised for its initial charm but let down by poor performance, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Feminine
  • Warm
  • Sweet
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Darling Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fruity, fresh character makes it ideal for casual wear and suitable for dates, while its often-reported poor longevity and soft sillage make it less intrusive for the office. It lacks the gravitas for formal events, and its sweet, tropical nature is a bit much for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Darling opens with a splash of vivid, tangy passionfruit and sweet litchi, immediately whisking you away to a tropical escape. This fruity burst is softened by the delicate, airy freshness of freesia, leading into a heart where rare boronia and elegant lily add a subtle, sophisticated floral caress. The dry down is a warm, creamy embrace of vanilla, soft sandalwood, and golden amber, providing a comforting yet slightly exotic finish that lingers softly on the skin.

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