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Kilian / By KilianAsian TalesDiscontinued

Water Calligraphy (EDP)

2012

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Versions Timeline

2012

Water Calligraphy (Original Release)

Price Range
$250 – $1040

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Calice Becker

"Water Calligraphy is a sheer floral-aquatic fragrance launched in 2012 as the first scent in Kilian's Asian Tales collection. Its character combines sparkling grapefruit with dewy water lily for a luminous, watery opening. Magnolia and jasmine create a soft, graceful floral heart with an airy texture. Vetiver and cardamom provide a lightly aromatic, dry foundation rather than a dense or sweet finish. The overall effect is elegant, delicate, fresh, and understated. Its restrained projection and fleeting character make it especially suited to warm weather and daytime wear."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Hot
Humid

Moods

Calm
Elegant
Fresh
Serene
Sophisticated

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Meeting
Vacation
Date

Fun Facts

Water Calligraphy debuted in May 2012 as the launch fragrance of the Asian Tales collection.

The fragrance was presented in refillable formats, including a 50 ml coffret and larger refill flacons.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusAquaticFreshFloralWoodySpicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

water lily
grapefruit
grapefruit rind
mignonette
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

magnolia
jasmine
jasmine sambac
silky rice paper
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

vetiver
cardamom

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
20%

Intimate

Reviews Summary

“A delicate, luminous floral-aquatic built around dewy water lily, sparkling grapefruit, soft magnolia, and an airy vetiver-cardamom drydown. It is widely regarded as pleasant, wearable, and elegant, though its soft projection, short wear time, and relatively safe character can make its luxury pricing difficult to justify.”

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