Camelia K – Eau de Parfum

ELLA K is a French niche fragrance house from Paris, founded in 2018 by Givaudan perfumer Sonia Constant. Every scent tells of a place she has travelled to herself – Camelia K of a journey to Sapa in northern Vietnam.

Camelia K smells of sweet, luminous seduction. Blood orange and dragon fruit open juicy, red camellia and orange blossom bloom in the heart, before tonka bean and vetiver lay down a warm base. Ginger and sambac jasmine add heat, vanilla and patchouli add depth.

Camelia K suits every season and works for day and evening. This unisex scent feels sensual and radiant – a fragrance that gets noticed without getting loud.

What makes Camelia K special to us is the story behind it: Sonia Constant took her cue from Wong Kar-wai's film In the Mood for Love and Dumas' novel La Dame aux camélias – suppressed desire, translated into flowers and warmth. In 2024 the scent was named an Extra Ordinary Perfume by The Fragrance Foundation UK.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Camelia K smell like?

Camelia K opens juicy and fruity with blood orange and dragon fruit, before red camellia and orange blossom unfold in the heart – carried by tonka bean and vetiver, with vanilla and patchouli in the background.

How does Camelia K feel?

Camelia K wears sensual and warm, with a floral sweetness that glows rather than turning heavy – like a greenhouse in evening light.

When do you wear Camelia K?

Camelia K suits all year round, for day and evening – a sensual unisex scent that also fits festive occasions.

Which fragrance might I like if I like Camelia K?

If you like the sweet, floral side of Camelia K, try Atomic Rose by Initio Parfums Privés – a similarly floral-sweet, radiant scent.

Still unsure? Discover Camelia K as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.