Alternatives

Alternatives to By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon

These niche perfumes share enough notes with By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon that someone who loves the original is likely to find a kindred fragrance here. The match below is calculated by note-overlap (Jaccard similarity ≥ 0.3 across top, heart, and base) — not a marketing tag, but the actual aromatic structure.

By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon

Alternatives — By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon

  1. Memo Paris Inle Iris

    · floral heart

    **Memo Paris Inlé Iris** opens in a cool citrus glow: bergamot and mandarin bring a transparent, slightly dewy freshness, while maté adds a dry green bitterness.

    Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, iris, osmanthus, jasmine, cedar

    Where it differs: cardamom, mate, violet, white musk

    By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon vs Memo Paris Inle Iris

  2. Maison Margiela Fit of Folly

    · floral heart

    **Maison Margiela Fit of Folly** opens with a dry spark of citrus and pepper. The first impression is bright but not sweet; it feels cool, transparent and sharply outlined.

    Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, iris, vetiver, cedar, musk

    Where it differs: pink pepper, clary sage, lavender, violet

    By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon vs Maison Margiela Fit of Folly

  3. Diptyque Eau Mage Eau de Parfum

    · floral heart

    **Diptyque Eau Mage Eau de Parfum** opens with a dry, cool citrus glow: bergamot and mandarin bring a clear light, while pink pepper adds a small spark.

    Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, iris, vetiver, cedar, amber

    Where it differs: pink pepper, juniper, violet, rose

    By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon vs Diptyque Eau Mage Eau de Parfum

  4. Etat Libre d'Orange Philippine Houseboy

    · floral heart

    **Philippine Houseboy** opens bright and damp: a citrus flash quickly softens into warm greenery, like sea air after rain.

    Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, vetiver, cedar, musk

    Where it differs: ginger, green notes, ylang-ylang, coconut

    By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon vs Etat Libre d'Orange Philippine Houseboy

  5. Etat Libre d'Orange Story of Your Life

    · bright citrus opener

    Released 2024

    **Story of Your Life** opens with a dry citrus glint: bergamot and mandarin feel bright, but never sticky or sugary. Within minutes, pink pepper brings a spicy lift while elemi adds a resinous edge with a faint lemony sheen.

    Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, iris, vetiver, musk, amber

    Where it differs: pink pepper, elemi, orange blossom, tea

    By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon vs Etat Libre d'Orange Story of Your Life

  6. Memo Paris Siwa

    · floral heart

    Released 2007 by Alienor Massenet

    **Memo Paris Siwa** opens with a gentle citrus glow: bergamot and mandarin feel clear and soft, without sharp acidity, touched by a faint spicy flicker of pink pepper.

    Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, iris, musk, amber

    Where it differs: neroli, pink pepper, cinnamon, violet

    By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon vs Memo Paris Siwa

Frequently asked

Which alternative is closest to By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon?
Memo Paris Inle Iris — shares bergamot, mandarin, iris, osmanthus.
Which alternative differs most from By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon?
Memo Paris Inle Iris — adds cardamom, mate, violet.
How do I try By Kilian The Lotus Flower and the King Dragon or its alternatives?
Order any of them as a 2 ml or 3 ml decant — La Scent Library hand-fills decants from authentic bottles. Delivered across Cyprus.

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