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THE FRAGRANCE JOURNEY: UNVEILING KÉRASTASE'S SIGNATURE SCENTS

Fragrance is integral to the luxurious Kérastase haircare experience, instantly uplifting spirits and subtly lingering throughout the day. Our iconic scents, crafted by master perfumers using the finest ingredients, authentically express each product's essence. These fragrances are expertly composed of top, heart, and base notes, creating a harmonious olfactory journey that defines our unique identity.
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Update Date: 17 Mar 2026

OUR FRAGRANCE PHILOSOPHY

We believe fragrance is an essential element of the haircare experience. When you decide to enjoy a shampoo, mask or styling product, an entire sensorial world opens up. Instantly, your spirits are lifted. The fragrance lingers as you move through your day, a constant reminder of one truly luxurious moment.



Master perfumers create the iconic fragrances in Kérastase products, selecting only the finest ingredients for a blend that smells divine and represents an authentic expression of the experience of the product or range.


Ingredients are distinct from notes. Notes represent scents from nature that can be sensed upon smelling the fragrance. Each fragrance is a blend of notes, which are classified in three categories, forming a fragrance pyramid: top notes, heart notes and base notes.

HOW WE BUILD THE FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE

GLOSS ABSOLU

FOR FRIZZY HAIR

SHOP GLOSS ABSOLU

TOP NOTES

CITRUS & LEMON

HEART NOTES

FLOWER BOUQUET

BOTTOM NOTES


SANDAL & VANILLA

GLOSS ABSOLU

FLORAL BOUQUET

The Gloss Absolu scent is an unexpected haute-couture blend of fusing citrus notes, with luxury floral bouquet signature.

GLOSS ABSOLU

FOR FRIZZY HAIR

FLORAL BOUQUET

The Gloss Absolu scent is an Unexpected haute-couture blend of fusing citrus notes, with luxury floral bouquet signature.

SHOP GLOSS ABSOLU

TOP NOTES

CITRUS & LEMON

HEART NOTES

FLOWER BOUQUET

BOTTOM NOTES


SANDAL & VANILLA

NUTRITIVE

FOR DRY HAIR

SHOP NUTRITIVE

TOP NOTES

YLANG, VIOLET LEAVES, ROYAL
JELLY

HEART NOTES

WILD ROSE, JASMIN, TONKA BEAN

BOTTOM NOTES


SANDALWOOD, WHITE CEDARWOOD,
CINNAMON

NUTRITIVE

FLORAL & FRESH

The Nutritrive scent is an iconic floral fragrance with two scents – a powdery, fresh one and a musky, feminine one providing a nostalgic feel, embellished by a third captivating floral scent.

NUTRITIVE

FOR DRY HAIR

FLORAL & FRESH

The Nutritrive scent is an iconic floral fragrance with two scents – a powdery, fresh one and a musky, feminine one providing a nostalgic feel, embellished by a third captivating floral scent.

SHOP NUTRITIVE

TOP NOTES

YLANG, VIOLET
LEAVES, ROYAL JELLY

HEART NOTES

WILD ROSE, JASMIN,
TONKA BEAN

BOTTOM NOTES


SANDALWOOD, WHITE
CEDARWOOD,
CINNAMON

BLOND ABSOLU

FOR BLONDE HAIR

SHOP BLOND ABSOLU

TOP NOTES

ORANGE BLOSSOM,
BERGAMOT, MANDARIN

HEART NOTES

PEONY, FIG, LAUREL

BOTTOM NOTES


CEDARWOOD, MUSK,
CARDAMOME

BLOND ABSOLU

CALIFORNIA SPLASH

Inspired by the modernity and freshness of new colognes, Blond Absolu has a clean luxurious and aromatic fragrance. Blooming flowers and dazzling citrus notes as the top notes to reveal a lasting experience, full of youth and audacity.

TOP NOTES

ORANGE BLOSSOM,
BERGAMOT,
MANDARIN

HEART NOTES

PEONY, FIG, LAUREL

BOTTOM NOTES


CEDARWOOD, MUSK,
CARDAMOME

BLOND ABSOLU

FOR BLONDE HAIR

CALIFORNIA SPLASH

Inspired by the modernity and freshness of new colognes, Blond Absolu has a clean luxurious and aromatic fragrance. Blooming flowers and dazzling citrus notes as the top notes to reveal a lasting experience, full of youth and audacity.

SHOP BLOND ABSOLU

CHRONOLOGISTE

FOR AGING HAIR

SHOP CHRONOLOGISTE

TOP NOTES

BERGAMOT
ORRIS
GREEN NOTES

HEART NOTES

FREESIA
ROSE
MARINE NOTES

BOTTOM NOTES


MUSK ACCORD
WHITE FLOWERS
PATCHOULI ORPUR FROM INDONESIA

CHRONOLOGISTE

PARIS COUTURE

The Chronologiste scent opens with a luminous blend of sparkling bergamot and powdery orris, transitioning into a breezy heart of fresh rose and airy marine notes. It settles into a sophisticated, long-lasting base of clean musks and premium Indonesian patchouli, creating a scent that is both botanically fresh and elegantly grounded

CHRONOLOGISTE

FOR AGING HAIR

PARIS COUTURE

The Chronologiste scent is a youthful breath of fresh air, and indulgent sensoriality. Inside its sensuous heart lies the delicate floral note of tea rose, encompassing the velvety richness of magnolia. The crisp, citrusy top note of Persian lime and a woody base of musk and cedar surround the floral-forward scent with the perfect balance of lightness and depth.

SHOP CHRONOLOGISTE

TOP NOTES

BERGAMOT
ORRIS
GREEN NOTES

HEART NOTES

FREESIA
ROSE
MARINE NOTES

BOTTOM NOTES


MUSK ACCORD
WHITE FLOWERS
PATCHOULI ORPUR FROM INDONESIA

BEYOND HAIR CARE, A SENSORY JOURNEY

Meticulously crafted with precious, rare ingredients, our exquisite fragrances are designed to transform your haircare routine into a truly sensorial experience. Each delicate mist works to infuse every single strand, from root to tip, with a captivating aroma that not only delights the senses but also leaves a lasting, sophisticated impression, elevating your hair with an aura of allure.

FLORAL ELEGANCE

BLOOM & FEMININITY

This fragrance family adds a touch of blossoming elegance, petal-soft sophistication, and delicate natural beauty to the haircare ritual.

Orange Blossom, extracted from the orange flower, leaving a delicate fresh scent.
Wild Rose, extracted from wild rose petals, leaving a crisp floral scent.
Freesia, extracted from the freesia flower, leaving a bright floral scent.

FLORAL ELEGANCE

BLOOM & FEMININITY

This fragrance family adds a touch of blossoming elegance, petal-soft sophistication, and delicate natural beauty to the haircare ritual.

Orange Blossom, extracted from the orange flower, leaving a delicate fresh scent.
Wild Rose, extracted from wild rose petals, leaving a crisp floral scent.
Freesia, extracted from the freesia flower, leaving a bright floral scent.

FRESH DELIGHTS

PURITY & VITALITY

These scents offer a burst of freshness and vibrancy, evoking a feeling of playful energy and lightness.

Citron lime, extracted from citron and lime peels, leaving a vibrant citrus scent.
Mandarin, extracted from the mandarin fruit, leaving a sweet citrus scent.
Bergamot, extracted from the bergamot fruit, leaving an uplifting citrus scent.

FRESH DELIGHTS

PURITY & VITALITY

These scents offer a burst of freshness and vibrancy, often evoking a feeling of playful energy and lightness.

Citron lime, extracted from citron and lime peels, leaving a vibrant citrus scent.
Mandarin, extracted from the mandarin fruit, leaving a sweet citrus scent.
Bergamot, extracted from the bergamot fruit, leaving an uplifting citrus scent.

WARM WOODY

COMFORT & GROUNDING

This fragrance family adds a touch of warmth, sophistication, and sensuality to the haircare ritual.

Gaïac Wood, extracted from the Palo Santo tree, leaving a smoky, warm, and subtly sweet wood aroma.
Sandal Wood, extracted from the Sandalwood tree, leaving a creamy, warm, exotic wood aroma.
Vetiver,  extracted from the roots of Vetiver grass, leaving an earthy, smoky, green wood aroma.

WARM WOODY

COMFORT & GROUNDING

This fragrance family adds a touch of warmth, sophistication, and sensuality to the haircare ritual.

Gaïac Wood, extracted from the Palo Santo tree, leaving a smoky, warm, and subtly sweet wood aroma.
Sandal Wood, extracted from the Sandalwood tree, leaving a creamy, warm, exotic wood aroma.
Vetiver,  extracted from the roots of Vetiver grass, leaving an earthy, smoky, green wood aroma.

ELIXIR ULTIME

Each exquisite drop, meticulously sculpted from nature's most precious essences, gracefully descends to infuse every strand, unveiling a captivating aroma that dances on the air, an unforgettable signature of beauty.

THE FRENCH CAMELIA

NOURISHING, ILLUMINATING, AND SOFTENING PROPERTIES

Elixir Ultime is formulated from French camellia, delicately hand-harvested in Brittany, and carefully extracted using a unique cold process to preserve its properties.

A DELICATE PERFUME

FRESSIA - HELIOTROPE - VIOLET FLOWERS - CEDARWOOD

The perfume, created by a French perfumer, is inspired by the enhancing and radiant character present in Eastern traditions. The mandarin and heliotrope accord expresses the brilliance and luminosity of precious oils. Ultime is formulated from French camellia, delicately hand-harvested in Brittany, and carefully extracted using a unique cold process to preserve its properties.

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