Kilian 2018 EDP

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Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun

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Kilian Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun opens with Lime and Coca-Cola, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Amberwood. Kilian's Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This Kilian offering is utterly divisive; for some, it's a fizzy, playful Coke dream, for others, a fleeting novelty that quickly descends into generic men's cologne. Love it or hate it, just don't expect the cola to last.
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  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Warm
  • Edgy
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Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coca-Cola60%
Lime40%
Heartas listed
Cinnamon36%
Apple34%
Nutmeg30%
Baseas listed
Cedar54%
Amberwood46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its playful, fizzy opening and moderate sillage make it a great casual choice, perfect for relaxed outings. While some find it sexy for dates, its distinct cola note might be too informal for office or formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an electrifying, effervescent pop of Coca-Cola and zesty lime, instantly waking you up. This vibrant fizz quickly settles, making way for a heart of warm, spiced apple and cinnamon, grounding the initial playful burst. The dry down is a comforting, woody embrace of cedar and amberwood, with a subtle sweetness that lingers on the skin.

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