The Perfume Library

Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum)

8.7

Kilian · 2020

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Kilian Angels' Share Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent led by cognac, cinnamon and vanilla. It opens on cognac, then oak wood absolute, cinnamon and tonka bean absolute turn it warm and spicy. The base of vanilla, praliné and sandalwood leaves a creamy, sweet woodiness. Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It sits between masculine and feminine. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic and Parfums d'Elmar Zaya have a close profile.

Love Don't Be Shy (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Love Don't Be Shy is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and gourmand feel, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It sits most comfortably on evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose, neroli, honeysuckle and orange blossom absolute form a floral frame, with a fruity touch alongside. Marshmallow and amber pull that frame towards a sugary, soft, creamy warmth. The notes read as one whole from start to finish; Avapari Rose Marshmallow and Ariana Grande R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse have a close profile.

Black Phantom - Memento Mori

7.9

Kilian · 2017

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Black Phantom - Memento Mori is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a smoky, woody base. Caribbean rum, coffee and cane sugar build the sweet, creamy side, while sandalwood and Java vetiver anchor it in dark, smoky wood. Spicy and oriental accents keep the sweetness soft but deep. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and evenings or nights out; daytime and office wear sit well behind. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. Its profile is close to Initio Side Effect and Mancera Aoud Café.

Intoxicated

8.1

Kilian · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Kilian Intoxicated is a sweet, spicy, gourmand men's fragrance led by green cardamom, cinnamon and caramel. It is rated strong in longevity with good sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. Green cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg carry the spice, while caramel, vanilla and mocha settle it into a creamy, sweet base. The gourmand and oriental character dominates, with a woody tone in the background. Lattafa Khamrah and Kilian Angels' Share have a close profile.

Back to Black, Aphrodisiac (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2009

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Back to Black, Aphrodisiac is a unisex scent built on sandalwood, honey and vanilla absolute, sweet and smoky, and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are level, so it sits comfortably on either. Honey and vanilla absolute set a sweet, gourmand base, while spices and chamomile pull it towards a fruity, powdery side. Sandalwood and cedarwood give the woody frame, and frankincense and smoke add a resinous, smoky warmth.

Straight to Heaven, White Cristal (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2007

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Kilian Straight to Heaven, White Cristal is a sweet, spicy, woody men's perfume that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with rum, then moves into dried fruits, vanilla and nutmeg, and the whole turns noticeably sweet. In the base, patchouli and cedarwood settle it onto an earthy, woody and slightly smoky footing. Its resinous, oriental character leaves a warm, dense impression. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Réminiscence Patchouli and Niche 4 All Patchouli Cedar have a close profile.

Apple Brandy on the Rocks

8.0

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks is a fresh, fruity and sweet unisex scent built around apple, rum and vanilla. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with leisure wear close behind. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share see it as feminine. Apple and pineapple give it a bright, juicy feel, while bergamot and cardamom add a light touch of spice. Rum and vanilla bring a gourmand sweetness, and cedarwood, moss and ambroxan give it a woody base.

Moonlight in Heaven

7.8

Kilian · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Moonlight in Heaven is a fresh, creamy unisex scent that suits spring and summer, and feels most at home in leisure and everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter a distant choice. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters see it as fitting leisure, daytime and the office, while nights out and evenings come further behind. Most read it as feminine, though a fair number call it masculine or modern. Lemon, grapefruit and pink pepper open it bright and citrusy. The heart of coconut milk, jasmine sambac, rice and mango turns floral, fruity and creamy-sweet. Vetiver and roasted tonka bean in the base soften that sweetness and dry it down. Pana Dora Forever Love and Aigner Cara Mia Ti Amo have a close profile.

Rolling in Love

7.9

Kilian · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Rolling in Love is a unisex scent where almond milk, orris and vanilla come together as a floral, powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, then winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Over half of voters read it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Almond milk and ambrette seed open softly and creamily. In the heart, freesia and orris add a floral, powdery tone. Tonka bean, vanilla and musk keep the sweetness going in the base, with tuberose carrying the floral side quietly behind.

Good Girl Gone Bad (Perfume)

6.8

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad is a fresh, sweet floral built around orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine, and it leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with orange blossom, May rose absolute and osmanthus absolute, and the heart of tuberose, narcissus and jasmine deepens the floral line. White cedar and amber settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is fresh, fruity and sweet, with a soft powdery, creamy edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and office use lead the occasions. Most find it feminine. Emeshel X and Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale have a close profile.

I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess

8.2

Kilian · 2018

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Kilian I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess is a sweet, green feminine scent built around marshmallow, green tea and ginger. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It suits daily and leisure wear best, and also works for evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Marshmallow gives the scent a creamy, gourmand sweetness, which green tea cools with a green freshness while ginger adds a light touch of spice. Powdery and synthetic tones give the blend a soft, modern feel. Kilian Rose de Mai and Louis Vuitton Fantasmagory have a close profile.

Angels' Share on the Rocks

8.5

Kilian · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Kilian Angels' Share on the Rocks is a unisex fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with a gourmand sweetness, deepened by spice and wood. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind and summer last. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out; more voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with an ice accord, aldehydes, bergamot, grapefruit, bitter orange and lemon for a crisp citrus start. In the heart, myrrh, cognac, tonka bean, cinnamon and amber turn it sweet, creamy and spicy. Oak wood absolute leaves a woody base.

Angels' Share Paradis

8.4

Kilian · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Angels' Share Paradis is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that suits evenings and nights out, leaning towards winter and autumn. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads as properly unisex. Fruity, sweet and gourmand accords dominate. Cognac, cinnamon and raspberry liqueur give a warm, boozy feel, Bulgarian rose softens it, and oak, tonka bean absolute and Indian sandalwood add a woody, oriental base. Kilian Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir have a close profile.

Smoking Hot

8.0

Kilian · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Smoking Hot is a sweet, smoky and spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with apple, shisha tobacco and cinnamon, where fruity brightness quickly gives way to spice and smoke. In the heart, oakmoss and Kentucky tobacco absolute add a woody depth. In the base, orcanox and Bourbon vanilla sweeten it, bringing out the gourmand and oriental side. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evenings and nights out lead, while office wear is seldom picked. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though it stays unisex. Lattafa Mashrabya and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

A Taste of Heaven Absinthe Verte (Perfume)

7.5

Kilian · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Kilian A Taste of Heaven Absinthe Verte is a unisex scent that opens on lavender and orange blossom and dries down to vanilla, oakmoss and amber, sitting between fresh and sweet; it has been discontinued. The opening is green and fresh, led by lavender and orange blossom. Patchouli and rose add a fuller floral heart, and in the base vanilla sweetens the whole while oakmoss and amber leave a woody, powdery warmth. The fougère structure and a spicy edge keep the gourmand sweetness in check. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evening and night-out wear. Voters tilt it masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Lattafa Adeeb and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.

Old Fashioned

7.7

Kilian · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Kilian Old Fashioned is a unisex scent that balances a fruity, gourmand sweetness with spice, resin and smoke. It opens with davana and wheat absolute, which give a warm, fruity-sweet start. In the heart, immortelle absolute and cedarwood build a woody frame, and in the base styrax and tolu balm turn it resinous and smoky, softening the whole. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. It reads more masculine to most voters, though a fair share find it feminine.

Vodka on the Rocks

7.2

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Vodka on the Rocks is a unisex fragrance that opens with aldehydes, coriander and cardamom, with rhubarb, rose and lily of the valley at its heart, and it smells fresh, citrusy and green. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, while winter trails well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Most voters read it as masculine, though it works as unisex. It shares a close profile with Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette). It starts with aldehydes, coriander and cardamom giving a cool, spicy brightness. Rhubarb, rose and lily of the valley add a soft floral heart, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep the freshness going. Sandalwood and oakmoss settle the base into a dry, woody finish.

Roses on Ice

7.3

Kilian · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Roses on Ice is a cool, fresh unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, pairing cucumber and lime with a floral heart. It opens with cucumber, juniper berry and lime, giving a green, aquatic, citrusy freshness. In the heart, Rosa centifolia adds a soft floral touch while the spicy side stays in the background. Sandalwood and musk smooth the base as it dries down. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads comfortably either way. Fragrance World Icy Roses and Arran After the Rain have a close profile.

Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte

7.9

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Kilian Fièvre Verte / L'Heure Verte is a unisex scent built around absinth, violet leaf and liquorice absolute, with a green, fresh character softened by sweetness. Absinth opens it, and at the heart violet leaf and liquorice absolute add a soft sweetness to the green. The base of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and woods gives it a woody, earthy floor, with a spicy edge running alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, with summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and voters read it as more masculine than feminine. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Triumph Elixir and WienerBlut Panasch have a close profile.

Liaisons Dangereuses Typical Me (Perfume)

7.0

Kilian · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Sacred Wood

7.3

Kilian · 2014

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Kilian Sacred Wood is a resinous, creamy woody unisex scent led by Dominican amyris, Atlas cedar and Mysore sandalwood. The woods form the backbone: amyris, cedar and sandalwood. Myrrh, tolu balm and copaiba balsam soften them with a sweet, spicy, oriental warmth, while ambrette seed and carrot seed add a creamy, lightly fresh edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, then winter, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Amouage Decision and Xerjoff Amber Star have a close profile.

Woman in Gold (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Oriental

Kilian Woman in Gold is a sweet, powdery women's fragrance led by rose, vanilla absolute and tonka bean. Bergamot adds a light freshness at the start, but floral rose and creamy vanilla quickly take over. Patchouli and Akigalawood® give the sweetness a woody depth, so the overall impression is oriental, soft and powdery. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. Most see it as a feminine scent. Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Femme and Dior Fève Délicieuse have a close profile.

Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux

7.6

Kilian · 2018

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Kilian Dark Lord - Ex Tenebris Lux is a dark, smoky masculine scent led by leather, rum and vetiver, sharpened by jasmine and pepper. The scent moves as a single piece: leather and rum weigh heaviest, vetiver lays an earthy ground, and jasmine adds a soft floral note. Bergamot and pepper balance coolness against heat; spicy, resinous and animal tones deepen the shadowy mood. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is placed mostly in evening and night-out wear. It reads masculine and classic. Initio Divine Attraction and Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex have a close profile.

Bamboo Harmony

7.0

Kilian · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Kilian Bamboo Harmony is a fresh, green unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, and the scent works on either. It opens with petitgrain, neroli and bergamot, a bright citrus start. In the heart, citrus fruits, white tea and green mimosa add a floral, leafy lightness. Moss and fig leaf keep the base cool, and the scent dries down with a faint spicy edge. Chanel Eau de Cologne and Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia have a close profile.