Kilian Love, Don’t be Shy Eau de Parfum is a plush gourmand floral built around orange blossom and a fluffy marshmallow accord that feels romantic and indulgent without ever turning heavy. A radiant kiss of neroli lifts the opening, honeysuckle and rose add a soft bloom, and a warm ambered sweetness cushions the dry down for a come-closer signature that draws compliments day and night.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2007. Perfumer: Calice Becker.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Neroli, Bergamot, Pink pepper, Coriander
Heart: Orange blossom, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Marshmallow
Base: Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Civet, Labdanum
Story and Positioning
Conceived as an ode to first love and inspired by the French guimauve confection, Love, Don’t be Shy pairs luminous orange blossom and neroli with a creamy marshmallow facet to create a decadent yet tender aura. It anchors KILIAN PARIS The Narcotics collection, the house’s florals designed for addictive sensuality. Its cultural fame skyrocketed as Rihanna’s long-worn favorite, cementing its status as a modern icon. The line has expanded with Love, Don’t be Shy Extrême with an amplified rose glow, a breezier Love, Don’t be Shy Eau Fraîche, and special editions such as the Anniversary Edition and Amber and Oud Special Blend for collectors and connoisseurs. If you enjoy lush orange blossom gourmands, this is a benchmark reference.
Bottle and Design
Presented in the Narcotics signature white lacquer bottle with meticulous side engravings that reference Achilles’ shield, finished with a gleaming nameplate and engineered to be refillable. The substantial weight, crisp edges, and precise cap give it the feel of a kept object that displays beautifully on the vanity while aligning with the brand’s refill philosophy.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: ELCO S.A.S By Kilian, part of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Address: 40 48 rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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