39 community ratings

I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess - Rose de Mai

Name: I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess - Rose de Mai
Brand: Kilian

Perfumer: Honorine Blanc

2019WomenModern

8.5/ 10

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39 ratings

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Kilian I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess - Rose de Mai pairs May rose absolute and Bulgarian damask rose with green tea, ginger and marshmallow, a fresh, sweet floral for women that has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 41 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

97% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

May rose absolute

Marshmallow Green tea

Bulgarian damask rose

Ginger

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy

What does I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess - Rose de Mai smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters call it feminine, and some also find it modern. Autumn and spring lead the season votes, with winter and summer trailing, and it leans towards leisure, night-out and evening wear.

It reads as a fresh, green floral: the two roses are lightened by green tea, while ginger adds a faint spice. Marshmallow pulls the scent towards a powdery, creamy, gourmand sweetness, with fruity touches staying in the background. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pin-Up has a close profile.