Kilian 2023 EDP

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Love by Kilian Amber and Oud Special Blend 2023

by Calice Becker

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Kilian Love by Kilian Amber and Oud Special Blend 2023 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Calice Becker. Love by Kilian Amber and Oud Special Blend 2023 opens with Marshmallow, Orange Blossom, and Rose, settles into a heart of Resins, Spicy Notes, and Amber, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood and Oud. Kilian's Love by Kilian Amber and Oud Special Blend 2023 carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This isn't your grandma's Kilian. Love Amber & Oud 2023 is a deeply divisive, unapologetically funky oud bomb that'll either have you smelling like a sexy campfire or running for the hills. Sample first, definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Love by Kilian Amber and Oud Special Blend 2023 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this scent is a bit much for most office environments. It shines best on dates and for evening casual outings where its complex depth can be appreciated, though it can also elevate a formal event. It's far too heavy for sport.

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

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 intriguing, almost challenging funk of genuine oud, surprisingly balanced by the sweet, powdery whisper of marshmallow and a bright, almost citrusy orange blossom. As it settles, a thick, resinous amber and subtle spices emerge, softening the oud's initial growl. The dry down is a warm, woody embrace of akigalawood, with the unique animalic nuances of oud lingering beautifully, making for a complex, evolving scent journey.

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