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Water Calligraphy(2012)

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Water Calligraphy is a fragrance from By Kilian, launched in 2012. It opens with water lily and grapefruit, moves into magnolia and jasmine and settles on vetiver and cardamom.

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Brand

By Kilian

Launched

2012

Water Calligraphy is a fragrance from By Kilian, launched in 2012. It opens with water lily and grapefruit, moves into magnolia and jasmine and settles on vetiver and cardamom.

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