Kilian 2017 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Straight to Heaven Extreme

by Sidonie Lancesseur

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Kilian Straight to Heaven Extreme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Sidonie Lancesseur. Straight to Heaven Extreme opens with Dried Fruits and Rum, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Jasmine, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vanilla. Kilian's Straight to Heaven Extreme carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, a boozy, woody ride that some call a masterpiece and others just won't get on with. Expect a deep, seductive aroma that projects confidence and refinement. It won't be for everyone, but if it clicks for you, prepare for an intoxicating experience.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Straight to Heaven Extreme 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent is too bold for a typical office environment. Reviews repeatedly highlight its masculinity and sexiness, making it ideal for dates and special formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Straight to Heaven Extreme opens with a potent, almost raw hit of dark rum, quickly smoothed by an inviting warmth from dried fruits and vanilla. The heart is a sophisticated blend of smooth cedar and earthy patchouli, underpinned by a hint of sweet nutmeg and a clean musk. It dries down to a rich, powdery base, maintaining its boozy, woody character throughout. It's not saccharine, but a complex, harmoniously blended scent.

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