121 community ratings

Water Calligraphy

2012UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.1/ 10

Community score
121 ratings

Kilian Water Calligraphy is a fresh, aquatic and floral scent suited to spring and summer days, daytime and office wear; it is unisex and has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked the warm days; it gets along with the sun.

How does it perform?

From 95 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.9 /10

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

Sillage

4.9 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 38% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine Cherry blossom Cardamom Magnolia Grapefruit zest Water lily Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet

What does Water Calligraphy smell like?

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though some call it masculine.

Grapefruit zest and cardamom give it a lively citrus lift. Jasmine, magnolia, cherry blossom and waterlily make up the floral side, with vetiver adding a green base. The overall impression is clean, lightly sweet and fruity. Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino Acqua and Gritti Pomelo Sorrento have a close profile.