By Kilian

By Kilian Prelude to Love

Launched by By Kilian in 2008, Prelude to Love is a citrus, white floral and fresh spicy scent that opens with Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Orange and settles into Iris, Musk and Russian Leather.

Perfumer: Calice Becker

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Bergamot
• Amalfi Lemon
• Orange
• Bitter Orange

Heart notes

• Neroli
• Orange Blossom
• Lavender
• Freesia
• Cardamom
• Pink Pepper
• Rose

Base notes

• Iris
• Musk
• Russian Leather
• Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Main accords

• citrus
• white floral
• fresh spicy
• aromatic
• floral

When to wear it

Best seasons: spring, summer. Most worn for: casual wear.

Similar scents

• G Parfums Prelude (2015)
• By Kilian Love and Tears (2010)
• Balenciaga Prelude (1982)
• By Kilian Beyond Love (2007)
• By Kilian Flower of Immortality (2013)
• By Kilian Moonlight in Heaven (2016)

More fragrances by By Kilian

• By Kilian Angels' Share (2020)
• By Kilian Love Don't Be Shy (2007)
• By Kilian Black Phantom (2017)
• By Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad (2012)
• By Kilian Back to Black (2009)
• By Kilian Moonlight in Heaven (2016)