I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess by Kilian
Brand: Kilian
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A sparkling blend of zesty lemon and warming ginger softened by airy green tea, juicy peach, and delicate jasmine over a clean woody base.
Is I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lemon, green tea and ginger at the heart, then dries down to marshmallow and vanilla.
Scent Score: 56/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 39, reputation 68, versatility 79, layerability 68 and value 24, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Citrus · Citrus Floral
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Women
Key accords: Lemon, Green Tea, Ginger, Peach, Hedione, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Lemon
Heart Notes
- Green Tea
- Ginger
- Peach
- Hedione
- Jasmine
- Apple
Base Notes
- Marshmallow
- Vanilla
- Benzoin
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess by Kilian belongs to the citrus fragrance family. A sparkling blend of zesty lemon and warming ginger softened by airy green tea, juicy peach, and delicate jasmine over a clean woody base. I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess opens with Lemon. The heart brings Green Tea, Ginger, Peach, Hedione, Jasmine, and Apple. It dries down to Marshmallow, Vanilla, and Benzoin.
How to wear I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess
On skin, I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess by Kilian has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess opens with Lemon.
The heart brings Green Tea, Ginger, Peach, Hedione, Jasmine, and Apple.
It dries down to Marshmallow, Vanilla, and Benzoin.
What to layer with I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess
Miss Dior by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peach, vanilla, and benzoin.
Order: Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 2 sprays Miss Dior
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, green tea, and jasmine.
Order: Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 2 sprays CK One
Nuits de Noho by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and vanilla.
Order: Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nuits de Noho on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 2 sprays Nuits de Noho
Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peach, jasmine, and vanilla.
Order: Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Greenwich Village on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 2 sprays Greenwich Village
West Side by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and vanilla.
Order: Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer West Side on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 2 sprays West Side
Pairings to approach with care
Jubilation XXV Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 31/99
Jubilation XXV Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Jubilation XXV Man brings an oriental contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Jubilation XXV Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 1 spray Jubilation XXV Man
Opus VII Reckless Leather by Amouage
Not Recommended · 33/99
Opus VII Reckless Leather has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Opus VII Reckless Leather brings a leather contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Opus VII Reckless Leather on top for leather lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 1 spray Opus VII Reckless Leather
Related fragrances and why
- Miss Dior by Dior — Both include peach, vanilla, and benzoin.
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include lemon, green tea, and jasmine.
- Nuits de Noho by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include jasmine and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess?
I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess opens with Lemon. The heart brings Green Tea, Ginger, Peach, Hedione, Jasmine, and Apple. It dries down to Marshmallow, Vanilla, and Benzoin.
How long does I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess last, and how strong is it?
I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess by Kilian has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits office, casual, date, and outdoor.
What layers well with I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess?
Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peach, vanilla, and benzoin. Apply I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess : 2 sprays Miss Dior.
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