Comparing the two fragrances…

Kilian

Perfumer H
Water Calligraphy
Steam
Only in Water Calligraphy
Only in Steam
Shared character
Both Water Calligraphy and Steam share notes of magnolia, grapefruit, and reseda, and both are characterized by green and fresh accords.
How they differ
Water Calligraphy features aquatic, floral, and sweet accords with notes of jasmine (sambac), water lily, cardamom, and vetiver. Steam is defined by woody, leather, smoky, citrus, aromatic, and fresh spicy accords, incorporating notes of sandalwood, cedarwood (virginia), mandarin, coriander, plum, green tea, black pepper, birch tar, juniper, and pine needles.
Who each suits
Water Calligraphy suits those who prefer aquatic, floral, and sweet profiles. Steam suits those who prefer woody, smoky, leather, and fresh spicy profiles.
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