Launched in 2022, Princess by Kilian approaches the gourmand genre with a noticeably brighter touch. The brand describes it as a playful, lighter take on Princess, and that idea runs through the entire composition. Rather than leaning into weight or richness, it keeps the pleasure of sweetness while giving it more lift, more clarity, and a fresher rhythm. The result is a feminine scent that feels expressive yet easy, balancing softness and sparkle with real control.
Ginger leads the opening with a vivid, lightly spicy accent that brings instant energy. It does not feel sharp for the sake of contrast; instead, it creates a clean, lively introduction that wakes up the composition. At the heart, green tea shifts the fragrance into a more transparent register. Its crisp, vegetal nuance refines the gourmand theme, bringing a sense of freshness and composure that keeps the sweetness from becoming heavy.
Marshmallow in the base delivers the most enveloping aspect of Princess. Here, sweetness feels airy and plush rather than dense, adding a smooth, comforting finish to the dialogue between spice and tea. That balance gives the perfume a modern ease: warm but not opaque, sweet but not static, playful without losing polish. It has a soft texture that reads as inviting and quietly confident.
Honorine Blanc’s composition stands out in the way it measures sweetness with light. Princess conveys a very specific feeling of ease and good humour, like a gourmand scent filtered through daylight. Its appeal lies in that contrast between indulgence and freshness, between a charmingly playful idea and the restrained elegance that defines Kilian’s olfactory style.
