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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.
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Feminine
  • Warm
  • Sweet
Darling Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Fruity
100%
Floral
99%
Tropical
94%
Fresh
69%
Sweet
68%
Vanilla
66%

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.

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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.