Kilian 2022 EDP

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Kologne, Shield of protection

by Calice Becker

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Kilian Kologne, Shield of protection is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Calice Becker. Kologne, Shield of protection opens with Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Lime, and Mint, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Neroli, Ginger, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Plant Juice, Musk, and Cedar. Kilian's Kologne, Shield of protection carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive blend that promises protection but delivers polarisation. If you're after a clean, natural citrus kick with an herbal twist, and your skin chemistry plays nice, this could be your unique summer shield. Otherwise, you might find it smells like floor cleaner or mosquito spray.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
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Kologne, Shield of protection 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
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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and moderately projecting profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sport, where a refreshing aroma is appreciated. While some find it office-appropriate, its initial sharpness and variable performance might make it less ideal for intimate date nights or highly formal events, particularly given the 'cologne' style expectation.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 invigorating burst of radiant lime, bitter orange, and mandarin, sharpened by a cool whisper of mint and eucalyptus. This vibrant citrus top quickly evolves, revealing an aromatic heart of green galbanum and rosemary, deepened by the floral lift of neroli and zesty ginger. It settles into a comforting, clean base of cashmere wood, musk, and cedar, softened by a hint of green, vegetal sap.

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