135 community ratings

Love and Tears Surrender (Perfume)

2010UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.3/ 10

Community score
135 ratings

Kilian Love and Tears Surrender is a fresh, green-leaning unisex perfume built on oakmoss, jasmine and galbanum; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 109 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

4.3 /10

The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 49% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Ylang-ylang Jasmine Cistus Cedar Petitgrain Lily of the valley Cypress Styrax Narcissus Galbanum Bergamot Lavender Orange blossom

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Love and Tears Surrender (Perfume) smell like?

Bergamot and petitgrain give it a citrus brightness, which galbanum and cypress turn green. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom add a sweet floral side, while oakmoss and cedar make the woody, lightly spicy foundation.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Miller Harris La Pluie and Tom Ford Vert Bohème have a close profile.