One word: Sexy.
This perfume is inviting, seductive and sophisticated. It's giving powerful woman with a hefty 401K and a "Freakum Dress" ready to come out of the closet. The warm and spicy notes are strong and no doubt can be noticeable from a mile away. I personally don't find it overwhelming, but I can see why it's not everyone's cup of tea. When the world is in obsessed with rose and vanilla picks, this fragrance is certainly a preference (in the best way).
While the cognac and tonka bean are present, it's the cinnamon that comes through. Many reviewers have described the scent as a 'spicy apple pie' or a 'boozy drink,' which account for it being sweet, but not too sweet. Longevity wise, the fragrance stayed on my skin for hours without the need to layer on lotion, oil or Vaseline beforehand. Even after washing my hands, I can still catch a whiff on my wrist. The strength is no joke.
Fragrance aside, the bottle is nothing like I've ever seen. It's designed like a cognac crystal glass, engraved for light to reflect off just perfectly and gives a peek at the unique caramel color. The design can actually be mistaken for the actual drink. (Seriously, the brand sells a 8.4 oz that looks like a whole bottle of brandy.)
The Bottom Line: A Toast to the Sexiest Perfume
The warm and spicy fragrance was made for attracting attention. Its such a rich scent that lasts all day and a great option to pull out for those special occasions (date night, perhaps?).
The scent gives sultry, but the bottle gives ~luxury~ The 1.7 oz bottle is $275 and 3.4 oz being $415, but it's worth the splurge. If I do eventually finish it, it's a perfume that I love to display and will continue to be the center of my collection. I would say it's slightly heavy due to the design, but it still offers an even spray on my designated areas (i.e., inner wrists, neck, etc).
And if this fragrance represented any of Beyoncé's discography, it has to be "Partition," "Dance for You," "Plastic Off the Sofa" or "Tyrant." Simply put, any sultry number she's ever created has been poured into this perfume. First RiRi, now Bey, Kilian is truly becoming my new favorite fragrance brand.
Fast Facts
- Key Notes: cognac, tonka bean, oakwood
- Fragrance Family: warm, spicy
- Sizes: 0.24 to 3.4 oz
