Kilian 2015 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Pearl Oud

by Christian Provenzano

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Kilian Pearl Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Christian Provenzano. Pearl Oud opens with Pepper and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang. Kilian's Pearl Oud carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Kilian Pearl Oud is a divisive beast, a proper love-it-or-hate-it rose-oud that's both challenging and utterly captivating. Some find it a dirty, animalic masterpiece, others a 'cat piss' nightmare. If you dare, you might just uncover its intoxicating, luxurious core.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
Pearl Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its powerful projection and long-lasting nature, this scent is ill-suited for the office. However, its luxurious, bold character makes it an excellent choice for formal events and date nights, where its unique profile can truly shine and make a statement.

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

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

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About

Pearl Oud opens with an immediate jolt of spicy saffron and black pepper, swiftly followed by a rich, jammy rose that's expertly tempered by the powdery elegance of iris and a hint of creamy ylang-ylang. The real character unfurls in the dry down, revealing a deep, complex oud with pronounced leathery and animalic facets, settling into a dark, smoky, and sensual finish. It's a heady journey from start to finish.