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Kilian

Lemon in Zest Lugano

Perfumer: Alberto Morillas

2015UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10
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Kilian Lemon in Zest Lugano is a unisex scent that sets Italian lemon zest and mandarin orange against the softer sweetness of vanilla and orange liqueur; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 77 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.2 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% 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

Italian lemon zest
Mandarin orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Papua New Guinean vanilla
Orange liqueur

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Fruity
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

What does Lemon in Zest Lugano smell like?

It opens with lemon zest and mandarin, giving the citrus a sharp, fresh face. In the heart, Papua New Guinean vanilla and orange liqueur soften that edge with a fruity sweetness. Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli then settle underneath, leaving a green, woody base with a spicy touch.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office best. Voters lean toward masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Creed Citrus Bigarade and Heeley Note de Yuzu have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Italian lemon zest
    • Mandarin orange
  2. First hours

    • Papua New Guinean vanilla
    • Orange liqueur
  3. Towards evening

    • Haitian vetiver
    • Indonesian patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 40%
    Summer
  • 38%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Autumn
  • 8%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Casual
    24%
  • Office
    22%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Evening
    11%
  • Sport
    7%

Least picked for evenings.

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