Sea Writing

Sea Writing opens cool and watery, a dewy water lily over tart grapefruit, exactly the clear, clean start of By Kilian's Water Calligraphy. The heart brings sweet, dewy jasmine and soft magnolia, keeping the white floral airy and translucent rather than heady. A base of vetiver and a whisper of cardamom adds a subtle green, faintly spicy edge - the touch that gives the original its lush translucency, rendered a little softer and simpler here. Where Water Calligraphy can feel like an upscale aquatic floral with quality ingredients, it is also known for modest longevity, and this dupe mirrors that gentle character - clean and pretty, with soft, skin-close projection. A serene, refreshing aquatic floral for warm spring and summer days, from the office and gym to easy dates.