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LOVE DON'T BE SHY
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Overall vibe:
A lush, unapologetically sweet floral gourmand built around orange blossom, marshmallow, caramel, and vanilla. Love, Don't Be Shy is creamy, fluffy, warm and sensual, with bright citrus-floral notes keeping the sweetness from becoming completely dense.
This is not a subtle fragrance. It has a distinctly playful, romantic personality, but there is enough orange blossom and neroli to give the sweetness a sophisticated floral edge.
Think orange blossom dipped in marshmallow, with caramel and vanilla melting underneath.
Longevity:
Very good to excellent. Love, Don't Be Shy has a reputation for lasting well on skin, with the sweeter base often lingering on clothing long after the initial floral character has softened.
Projection:
Moderate to strong. It creates a noticeable sweet, floral aura, particularly during the first few hours. This is not really a skin scent—it is meant to be smelled.
When / where to wear:
- Fall and winter
- Spring evenings
- Date nights
- Romantic occasions
- Dinner and cocktails
- Parties
- Special occasions
- Anytime you want something distinctly feminine, playful and sweet
Best for:
- Lovers of sweet fragrances
- Marshmallow and vanilla fans
- Orange blossom lovers
- Gourmand enthusiasts
- Anyone who enjoys creamy, fluffy fragrances
- People who like fragrances that get noticed
- Those who don't mind obvious sweetness
If you like X, you'll love Love, Don't Be Shy:
- If you like Kilian Angels' Share, you'll appreciate the indulgent gourmand character, although Love, Don't Be Shy is much more floral, fluffy and marshmallow-like; Angels' Share is darker, boozier and spicier.
- If you like Sora Dora Orchidée Rouge Extrait, you'll recognize the rich sweetness and creamy vanilla, but Orchidée Rouge is darker, boozier and more almond/tonka driven.
- If you like Guerlain Fève Gourmande, you'll appreciate the sophisticated gourmand construction, but Love, Don't Be Shy is brighter, more floral and considerably more marshmallow-forward.
- If you like Parfums de Marly Althaïr, you'll recognize the creamy vanilla sweetness, but Love, Don't Be Shy is much more floral and sugary.
- If you like Xerjoff Lira, the orange/caramel gourmand connection makes this an interesting comparison, although Lira is more citrus-cake-like while Love, Don't Be Shy is more floral and marshmallow-centered.
FRAGRANCE NOTES
TOP NOTES: Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Coriander
MIDDLE NOTES: Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Marshmallow, Iris and Rose
BASE NOTES: Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Civet and Labdanum.
Love Don't Be Shy by By Kilian is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women.
Love Don't Be Shy was launched in 2007.
The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker.
Our decants are rebottled by The Scent Garden, LLC from genuine fragrance bottles. The Scent Garden LLC is a wholly independent entity not affiliated, connected, or associated with the original manufacturer. Original manufacturer's bottles not included with purchase.