Review by magali
Quite interesting and certainly unusual, almost medicinal. I like the bottle design a lot too. I don't know much about Cartier fragrances but it would certainly prompt me to try a few more.
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Le Baiser Du Dragon by Cartier, 2003
Rated #710 in Fragrances
Review by nezdelacore
This was given to me by a friend who had received it as a gift from a student's mother, and who hated it on the grounds that it "smelled like a funeral home." I would probably not give this fragrance as a gift, but I do wear it. I agree with previous comments about its coherence: somehow, all the notes don't seem to be working together--the florals in the heart are marching to a different drummer than the rest of the notes. But it's not offensive to me in any way: just a nice, warm fragrance to wear lightly on cold winter days.
Review by sadie
Am I the only one who smells a burst of sulfur when this scent is first applied? I've never experienced this before - perhaps my mind is playing tricks with my olfactory nerves and it's the actual sulfurous burning breath of a dragon that overwhelms me. It's as if I'm at the entrance of the dragon's lair and the first scent I smell is it's sulfurous breath. Will the other notes begin to appear as I get closer to the beast itself? After all, according to the name, I must get near enough for 'le baiser' . . . Will I be taken in by the golden eyes with their vertical slits gleaming emerald? Light glinting off the edges of his scales, hear the sharp click of claws upon the stone floor . . . Indeed the sulfur is abating, or perhaps I've become accustomed to it by now so that I no longer feel it's sharpness in my nose as I venture closer into the lair . . . I know his treasures contain gilded bottles of rare oils and perfumes . . . yes, I am starting to sense their flowery vapors wafting forth on the hot wind of his breath I wonder if he has had lunch yet?
Review by notreveh
The kiss of the dragon (the name fits perfectly with the fragrance) begins almost like a puff of fire. Ferocious, dark, sharp and strong! The fragrance opens with a chord that resembles the smell of resin, but a resin resulting of burning wood mingled with the smell of liquor, an aroma that persists for about 30 minutes. After this time, the fragrance acquires the intimate and affectionate character of a kiss. The scent gets a sweet aroma, almost creamy, thanks to the bitter almond that rests on a resinous/smoky base, accompanied by the floral smell of gardenia, giving an aroma that persisting until the end of the fragrance, which by the way lasts for hours and hours, on the skin! Finally, a true work of art. Complex in every way. But not my type.
Review by pasha
Its beauty almost brought a tear to my eye. And that name... my God, what a name! The kiss from a golden dragon indeed.
Review by diamondflame
The opening is nowhere near as strong as that of the EDP. I get subtle hints of rose hidden in the ambery rather powdery woodwork, with a little edge to the vetiver-cedar partnership giving it a more unisex appeal. Somewhat similar in structure to the Fendi EDT, this Cartier release is quieter but no less sensual - a hint of burning passion held in check perhaps. But Kiss of the Dragon?
I must admit it is a terrific name for an oriental fragrance. But focus not on the Dragon nor the fiery ferocity such a mythical beast evoke. Focus instead on the Kiss - not the hot lip-locked action in the throes of lust but more of the lighter yet smouldering goodbye marking a reluctant end to the evening's romantic date.
*** This review is of the EDT ***
I must admit it is a terrific name for an oriental fragrance. But focus not on the Dragon nor the fiery ferocity such a mythical beast evoke. Focus instead on the Kiss - not the hot lip-locked action in the throes of lust but more of the lighter yet smouldering goodbye marking a reluctant end to the evening's romantic date.
*** This review is of the EDT ***
Review by lian
Absolute proof that you should always try before you buy and I'm glad I did. The opening is just unbearable because it is so overpowering. It's not subtle, it's not friendly but it's a hammer against your head. It's like hypnotic poison in a very concentrated form that spilled on you.
I'm used to strong and loud fragrances( 5 sprays of aoud rose petals works nicely for me) and when I read the reviews I figured it couldn't be that bad but the opening is so powerful it actually gave me a headache.
When it settles down it becomes nicer but the opening makes it unwearable for me. Spray and dab with caution if you own this one or else you'll qualify as a environmental hazard.
I'm used to strong and loud fragrances( 5 sprays of aoud rose petals works nicely for me) and when I read the reviews I figured it couldn't be that bad but the opening is so powerful it actually gave me a headache.
When it settles down it becomes nicer but the opening makes it unwearable for me. Spray and dab with caution if you own this one or else you'll qualify as a environmental hazard.
Review by kaern
Another Cartier fragrance I like -- what's going on? I think I like this because it's a complete mess structurally, but it works. I'm thinking that some of middle notes should be in the bottom or at the top, some of the bottom notes should be in the middle, etc and I could do without that rotten iris. The patchouli and amber notes are really nice at the bottom -- I actually find the middle to be quite feminine not the almondy top. Anyway, it's confusing, but lovely (don't over-analyse)
Le Baiser Du Dragon by Cartier, 2003
By: Cartier
Description:
Details:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Top Notes | Amaretto, Gardenia, Neroli |
| Middle Notes | Iris, Musk, Cedar, Bulgarian Rose |
| Base Notes | Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber |
| Launched Date | 2003 |
| Gender | Women |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas |
| Availability | In Production |
| By | Cartier |
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