Kilian 2014 EDP

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Killing Me Slowly

by Calice Becker

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Kilian Killing Me Slowly is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Calice Becker. Killing Me Slowly opens with Buchu, Blackcurrant, Litchi, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Hawthorn, Rose, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Iris and Vanilla. Kilian's Killing Me Slowly carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive aldehydic floral with a devoted fanbase who adore its sweet, powdery charm, but a significant minority can't get past a very unusual opening. For those who get it, it's addictive, classy, and commands compliments.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Playful
  • Clean
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Killing Me Slowly 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant and sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal events. While a touch too powdery and present for an everyday office scent, its moderate projection means it won't overwhelm, making it suitable for some casual wear.

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

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

Opening with a modern aldehydic fizz, this fragrance quickly blooms into a vibrant, fruity heart of sweet litchi and tart blackcurrant, alongside an intriguing herbal note. The journey deepens into a romantic bouquet of powdery rose and heliotrope, warmed by a soft vanilla, settling on a sophisticated base of iris for a comforting, elegant finish. It balances fresh fruitiness with a classic, vintage-inspired undertone.

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