The Perfume Library

Rose Oud

7.9

Kilian · 2010

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Rose Oud is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing rose and spice on a sweet, woody base. It opens with Bulgarian rose, saffron and cinnamon, and the heart of rose absolute is softened by lychee. Nagarmotha, Atlas cedar and leather settle underneath. The floral and sweet sides lead, while spicy and woody accords give it depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn more in the evening and on nights out. Voters lean slightly feminine, but a sizeable share call it masculine, so it sits between the two. Maison Noblesse Oriental Tonka and Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses have a close profile.

Blue Moon Ginger Dash

7.0

Kilian · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy and aquatic character, kept cool by green and spicy touches. It has been discontinued. Most voters pick summer and spring, and few choose winter. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also finds a place at the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, and voters see it as leaning masculine. It opens with lemon and calone, giving a bright, watery first impression. Ginger and vodka sit in the heart, where the spice adds a light edge and the green, synthetic feel comes through. Ambroxan and white musk settle into a calm, clean base.

Amber Oud

7.7

Kilian · 2012

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Amber Oud is a unisex scent for autumn and winter evenings, pairing sweet, spicy warmth with resinous wood; it has been discontinued. Amber, benzoin and vanilla give it a gourmand sweetness, while spices and oud settle that sweetness onto an earthy, smoky base. Cedar frames it with wood, and the powdery and animal touches round out a warm, oriental character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good share read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Profumum Roma Fiore d'Ambra and Maison Tahité Cacao².

Cruel Intentions Tempt Me (Perfume)

7.3

Kilian · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Cruel Intentions Tempt Me is a unisex scent that opens with rose and bergamot and settles into a dark, resinous base of oud, amber and styrax; it has been discontinued. The top holds rose and bergamot, while the heart brings gaiac wood, vetiver and papyrus. In the base, castoreum, oud, amber and styrax turn it sweeter and heavier. A floral, fruity opening gives way to woody, spicy, smoky and animalic tones, with a powdery softness staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It leans slightly masculine in the votes, though many also read it as feminine. Oud de Nil and Robert Piguet Alameda have a close profile.

Gold Knight

7.8

Kilian · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Gold Knight is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number call it classic. The notes read as one whole: honey and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness, cinnamon and star anise carry the spice, and patchouli sets a woody, resinous base. Bergamot lightly brightens this dense blend. A creamy, oriental character dominates.

Sweet Redemption The End (Perfume)

7.3

Kilian · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Sweet Redemption The End is a sweet, resinous and gourmand unisex scent with a smoky edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, though it remains unisex. The notes read as one whole: benzoin, opoponax, frankincense and myrrh give it a resinous, faintly smoky base. Vanilla brings the sweetness, and orange blossom adds a floral, powdery softness. Fruity and spicy tones stay in the background of this warm oriental structure.

Straight to Heaven Extreme

8.2

Kilian · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Straight to Heaven Extreme is a sweet, spicy and woody masculine fragrance built around rum absolute, Bourbon vanilla absolute and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; summer barely features. Close to half of voters read it as masculine. Rum absolute and Bourbon vanilla absolute give it a gourmand sweetness that leads. Nutmeg adds spice, cedarwood and patchouli bring a dry, earthy woodiness, and amber softens everything with resinous warmth. Kilian Straight to Heaven, White Cristal and Jo Malone Amber & Patchouli (Cologne Intense) have a close profile.

Kologne Shield of Protection

7.8

Kilian · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Kilian Kologne Shield of Protection is a unisex scent built around bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange, with a fresh, citrusy and green character. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the occasions it suits. On character, the masculine reading leads, though a fair number of voters find it feminine. The top opens bright with bitter orange, mint and green mandarin orange. Neroli and rosemary give the heart a soft, leafy turn. In the base, cedarwood, plant juice and cashmeran dry it down on a woody footing. Verites Santorini Sunset and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Forbidden Games

7.1

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Forbidden Games is a fresh, floral scent softened by fruity, sweet and powdery touches, and most voters read it as feminine. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and the office. In the character votes, feminine clearly comes first. It opens with blackcurrant, peach and honey for a sweet fruity start, with Laotian cinnamon adding a light spice. The heart is floral, built on Bulgarian rose, night-blooming jasmine and freesia. Bourbon vanilla, Laotian honey and opoponax close it on a gourmand sweetness.

Love Don't Be Shy Extreme

8.0

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Extreme is a floral, sweet fragrance that softens a gourmand, creamy and powdery core with a fresh edge, and it is aimed mostly at women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a clear trail. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind and summer a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Half of the voters call it feminine, with modern second. Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and marshmallow sit at its centre. The flowers blend into a sugary, creamy sweetness, the powdery and fruity tones soften it, and the fresh accord keeps it from turning heavy. Scentiments Shy Neroli Extreme and Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Playing with the Devil

7.2

Kilian · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Playing with the Devil is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days best. Blood orange and lychee carry the fruity side, pimento adds a spicy edge to the sweetness, and sandalwood leaves a soft woody base underneath. The overall feel is fresh and floral, finished with a lightly powdery sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall next, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most see its character as feminine. Lalique Tendre Kiss and Hermès Twilly d'Hermès (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Incense Oud

7.8

Kilian · 2011

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Incense Oud is a unisex fragrance that moves from a floral start to a resinous, smoky and woody depth, suited to evenings and the cooler seasons. Most voters pick fall and winter, and lean towards evening and night out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads more masculine to voters, though a fair number call it feminine. It has been discontinued. The top opens with rose, pink pepper, cardamom and geranium, spice and flowers together. The heart brings cedarwood, patchouli, papyrus and grapefruit, and the scent turns woody and earthy. The base of labdanum, sandalwood, oakmoss, frankincense and musk settles into a resinous, sweet and smoky footing. Moresque Oroluna and Parfums de Marly Nisean have a close profile.

Born to be Unforgettable / Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun

6.3

Kilian · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kilian Born to be Unforgettable / Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening against spice and sweetness. Lime opens with coolness and a fruity brightness. In the heart, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla add a spicy, sweet warmth, and cedarwood forms a woody base. With a faintly synthetic edge, it sits balanced between fresh and sweet. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Its profile is close to Scuderia Ferrari Black and Boss Bottled.

Can't Stop Loving You

6.9

Kilian · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kilian Can't Stop Loving You is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance that pairs orange blossom with honey and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with orange blossom and Paradisone®, then softens into Provençal honey absolute at the heart. The base brings oakmoss, Bourbon vanilla absolute, Somalian frankincense and labdanum, adding a spicy, faintly smoky warmth to the floral sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, fall and winter, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure, nights out and evenings, and reads mostly feminine. Maison Alhambra Luxe Blanc and Nest Vanilla Bourbon have a close profile.

Apple Brandy New York

8.0

Kilian · 2013

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Apple Brandy New York is a unisex gourmand where fruity sweetness meets a smoky, resinous woodiness, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It has been discontinued. The scent is warm and dense as a whole: oak barrel and vanilla bring the sweetness, while Spanish labdanum adds a resinous depth. Texas cedar and Chinese white cedar build the woody frame, and ambroxan softens it. The fruity side holds its place between the spice and the smoke. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evening and night out leading the occasions. It reads closer to masculine, though it is unisex. Perfumes with a close profile include Maison Margiela By the Fireplace and Aedes de Venustas Café Tabac.

Sunkissed Goddess

7.8

Kilian · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kilian Sunkissed Goddess is a fresh, floral unisex scent that sets ylang-ylang and tiaré against the creamy sweetness of coconut and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. The opening is led by ylang-ylang and tiaré, floral and fresh. In the heart, coconut and vanilla sweeten it and add a creamy, powdery softness. Labdanum and gaiac wood form a resinous, woody base under that sweetness. Maison Matine Bain de Midi and French Avenue Veneno Bianco have a close profile.

Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi

7.1

Kilian · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi is a fresh, sweet floral led by ylang-ylang and tuberose; it is sold as unisex but is mostly seen as feminine. White flowers carry the scent: ylang-ylang, tuberose, gardenia and orange blossom. Neroli and mandarin orange add a fresh, fruity lift, while sandalwood and vanilla build a sweet, creamy, powdery base. Spicy and synthetic touches blend into the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn. It leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out, and more than half of voters read it as feminine.

Midnight Espresso

7.6

Kilian · 2026

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Kilian Midnight Espresso is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs coffee and rum with hazelnut, chocolate and vanilla. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine, feminine and modern character sit close together, so it does not lean toward one gender. It opens with coffee and rum, then hazelnut and chocolate sweeten the heart. The base of Siam benzoin and vanilla dries down creamy, powdery and resinous, with a light spicy edge in the background. The overall impression is warm and dense.

Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories A Minute. Wanna Workout?

7.1

Kilian · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Kilian Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories A Minute. Wanna Workout? is a floral, sweet gourmand with a powdery, creamy and slightly synthetic feel; it is sold as unisex, though voters mostly read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and nights out, and about half of voters call it feminine, with a modern feel. Rock sugar brings the sweetness forward, and milk adds a creamy softness. Lily of the valley carries the floral, powdery side. Together the three notes give a clean, milky, sugary character. Malizia Milk Shake and Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête have a close profile.

Beyond Love Prohibited (Perfume)

6.4

Kilian · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kilian Beyond Love Prohibited is a fresh, floral scent built around jasmine, tuberose and coconut, written for women, and it has been discontinued. It reads floral and green first: jasmine and tuberose carry the character, while green notes keep it fresh. Coconut adds a fruity sweetness, and amber and musk settle it onto a soft, powdery base. Spicy and synthetic touches show up among the accords too. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daily wear is common as well. Close to half of voters call it feminine. Gucci Bloom (Eau de Parfum) and Montale Intense Roses Musk have a close profile.

Musk Oud

7.9

Kilian · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Musk Oud is a unisex scent where musk and oud meet along a spicy, woody line, lifted by a fresh, citrusy edge. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads somewhat more masculine, though it stays unisex in character. Spices, rose, patchouli and geranium gather around oud and musk, while davana and rum add a warm, sweet note. Citrus and fresh accords lighten the woody and earthy side, and oriental and animal touches give it depth. Electimuss Fortuna and Yas Perfumes Oud Yas have a close profile.

Love and Tears Surrender (Perfume)

6.3

Kilian · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Love and Tears Surrender is a fresh, green-leaning unisex perfume built on oakmoss, jasmine and galbanum; it has been discontinued. Bergamot and petitgrain give it a citrus brightness, which galbanum and cypress turn green. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom add a sweet floral side, while oakmoss and cedar make the woody, lightly spicy foundation. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, then fall, and it leans towards leisure and nights out. About half of voters read it as feminine, though it works as unisex. Miller Harris La Pluie and Tom Ford Vert Bohème have a close profile.

Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked

7.2

Kilian · 2018

Green · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Let's Settle This Argument like Adults, in the Bedroom, Naked is a sweet, creamy unisex scent with a clear gourmand side, softened by fruity and green touches. Vanilla, cedarwood and fig milk read as a single whole rather than layers. Vanilla and fig milk give it a creamy, slightly powdery sweetness, and cedarwood sets a woody base under that sweetness. Spicy and oriental tones stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes go to fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Feminine gets the most character votes, though masculine is well represented too. It has been discontinued. Guerlain Angélique Noire and Dior Bois Talisman have a close profile.

In the City of Sin

6.7

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian In the City of Sin is a fruity floral-oriental for women that sets apricot and caramelized plum sweetness against cardamom and pink pepper. The top notes of cardamom, pink pepper and bergamot open fresh and spicy. In the heart, apricot, caramelized plum and rose pull the scent towards a fruity, sweet side. The base of patchouli, frankincense and cedar adds a woody, oriental depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind, and leisure and daily wear get the most votes. It reads as feminine. Rancé 1795 Hortense and Marni Marni have a close profile.