Kilian 2014 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Black Oud

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Kilian Black Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Black Oud opens with Rose, Geranium, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, and settles into a heart of Papyrus, Methyl Pamplemousse, Cedar, and Patchouli. Kilian's Black Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kilian's Black Oud is a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. It's potent, animalic, and definitely not for the uninitiated, but if you're into an intense oud experience, you'll be absolutely hooked.
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Black Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense sillage and longevity, Black Oud is far too overpowering for an office or casual setting. It's best reserved for date nights or elegant formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

This one kicks the door down with a spicy, slightly animalic oud, interwoven with pink pepper and rose. As it settles, the scent deepens into a rich, woody heart of papyrus and cedar, underpinned by an earthy patchouli. The dry down is a smoky, musky affair, where the oud softens into an intoxicating blend of resinous warmth and dark incense, creating a truly mysterious and seductive aura.

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