Dark Lord
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2018 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Big Boss
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that promises intensity. With its beast-mode projection and longevity, By Kilian's Dark Lord is definitely not for the faint of heart, or for someone who wants to blend in. It's an acquired taste, but once acquired, it's addictive.
Big Boss takes aim at By Kilian's Dark Lord, landing the smoky pepper-and-leather core with a jasmine glimmer, though it wears drier and less brooding than the polarising, petrol-dark original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 10% |
| Floral | 9% | 18% |
| Fruity | 6% | 10% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 13% | 10% |
| Warm | 30% | 24% |
| Woody | 22% | 19% |
| Earthy | 19% | 16% |
| Animalic | 8% | 9% |
| Fresh | 7% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and dark, commanding profile, Dark Lord is too intense for office or casual wear. It suits evening dates and formal events where its luxurious and bold character can shine without overpowering; however, some users noted its divisive nature may mean it won't please everyone, even in such settings.
Seasons
Smoky leather, vetiver and pepper read best in cool weather, glowing in autumn and winter evenings and feeling heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
The dark, leathery character suits dates and formal evenings far more than the office or casual daytime.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Smoky, Woody accords and Jasmine, Sichuan Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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