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Eau de parfum

By Kilian Incense Oud

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Gender:
Unisex
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Identity and Release

The fragrance By Kilian Incense Oud, released in 2011, is a versatile creation from the luxury house By Kilian, founded in 2007 in Paris as an embodiment of luxury, seduction, and artistic rebellion.

It belongs to the Arabian Nights collection, which reflects oriental motifs and mystery.

Positioning and Character

This is a unisex perfume in the form of eau de parfum, ensuring moderate longevity and intensity.

Its trail is lightly perceptible, creating an intimate and personal atmosphere, ideal for those who prefer subtle fragrances.

Belonging to the Oriental family emphasizes rich, spicy, and woody accents characteristic of this category.

Authors and Inspiration

Incense Oud was created by two talented perfumers: Kilian Hennessy, the founder of the brand and heir to the cognac dynasty, and Sidonie Lancelle, known for her exquisite compositions.

Their collaboration brought a unique blend of tradition and innovation to the fragrance, reflecting the philosophy of By Kilian—boldness and elegance.

Development and Impression

Incense Oud begins its journey with bright top notes that gradually transition into deeper and warmer chords, creating a layered and mysterious impression.

The fragrance unfolds softly, with a light trail, making it suitable for evening events or special occasions where sophistication and depth are required.

Similar Fragrances to Explore

If you enjoyed Incense Oud, it's worth paying attention to other oriental compositions, such as Montale Black Aoud with its intense oud, Hermès Twilly d'Hermes Eau Poivree, combining spices and flowers, and Bvlgari Kobraa, known for its exotic elegance.

These fragrances offer alternative interpretations of the oriental theme.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

Composition

The fragrance pyramid of Incense Oud begins with the top notes: geranium adds green freshness, pink pepper brings a spicy spark, and rose contributes a delicate floral note.

At the heart of the fragrance, methyl pamplemousse unfolds with citrusy vibrancy, papyrus with grassy nuances, and patchouli with earthy depth.

The base consists of frankincense, creating a smoky and spiritual atmosphere, oakmoss for a moist and forest-like foundation, oud with its characteristic woody and animalic charm, and musk for a soft and sensual finish.

This combination creates a complex and intriguing scent that evolves on the skin, offering a journey from freshness to warm coziness.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand By Kilian
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.bykilian.com
Year of production 2011
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

Geranium
Pink pepper
Rose
Methyl Pamplemousse
Papyrus
Patchouli
Frankincense
Oak moss
Oud

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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
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Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
18%
Unisex
64%
Female
18%
What kind of event
Date
18%
Wedding
9%
Sport
9%
Sleep
0%
For party
9%
For every day
9%
Sex
9%
For Holiday
9%
Theatre
9%
Office
18%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
21%
Autumn
Autumn
29%
For what style / mood
Casual
17%
Gala
33%
Classic
17%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
17%
Sporty
17%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
33%
46+ years old
33%
Any
33%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
17%
Enter the cloud
17%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
10%
On the wrist
20%
On the knees
10%
On the back of the neck
20%
Behind the ears
20%
On the elbow
10%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
10%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
17%
Enter the cloud
17%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
12%
Exoticism
12%
Luxury
25%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
12%
Joy
12%
Calm
12%
Excitement
12%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
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Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
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Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
4
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Average rating
3.9
12 ratings
12 comments
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4
The scent is truly impressive. You could say it's full of energy and power. It's sharp, memorable, and quite aggressive. In my opinion, it's more suitable for men. Its longevity and sillage are excellent
3/5
3
The scent turned out to be unexpectedly spicy and a bit bitter. It clearly feels masculine, so heavy and persistent, it just presses on your perception. Bold, yes, but for me it's too bitter. The longevity is impressive, the sillage leaves a noticeable trail. I can't decide if I like it or not 🤔
4/5
4
The fragrance didn't suit me either, it's too intrusive and powerful, even one spray causes discomfort. I can't wear it, it's too intense for me. Although, it's undeniably beautiful, just not for me 😅
5/5
5
The fragrance is truly impressive! It's rich and bright, developing beautifully on the skin, especially when it's warm outside. Citrus notes combine perfectly with moss and rose, and there's also a subtle hint of oud and spices. This creates an amazing feeling of freshness and depth. Highly recommend trying it! :)
4/5
4
The fragrance seemed a bit too intense for me. But despite that, I'm glad I got to know it, as it turned out to be much more layered and fascinating than I thought. However, the geranium in it is too bright and intrusive for me. Perhaps it only manifests this way on my skin 🌸
2/5
2
Kilian's Arabian Nights is just too cloying for me, the amber is too intrusive. And Intence is just sour, I can't find another word for it. No bitterness or smoke, just disappointment 😒
5/5
5
The fragrance begins its journey with bright notes of geranium, green cardamom, pink pepper from Madagascar, and rose. Then, warm woody accents of cedar and papyrus join them, creating a rich "heart" for the composition. Finally, a deep, sensual musk unfolds, lingering on the skin, complemented by French labdanum, sandalwood, oakmoss, and frankincense. This is simply incredible! 🌟
3/5
3
The smell reminds me of wood and cool flowers. Definitely masculine, it doesn't quite work on me, doesn't unfold properly. Honestly, it smells like something fresh, but nothing more!!!
3/5
3
This scent, damn, reminds me of a cold, harsh sea during a storm. It's so sharp and tart it stings my nose. Although, I admit, it sounds quite harmonious, but I'm not a fan of such smells
4/5
4
The fragrance is quite persistent. In my opinion, it's more for men. Loud, tart, powerful, and insistent. In the base, moss and oud give an amazing warmth and coziness
5/5
5
The fragrance is more masculine than unisex. Bright and intense, with a slight bitterness. Floral notes are almost imperceptible, and oud sounds quite harsh. It develops much better on men's skin
5/5
5
It's simply impossible not to talk about this fragrance. I participated in a decant, and I got a small atomizer, just 5 ml. Yes, this perfume is truly magnificent. But it's not so easy to understand, especially for those unfamiliar with niche fragrances - they might just reject it. It's heavy, woody, with balsamic and resinous notes. At the beginning, something sweetish is heard, but it quickly disappears, leaving only frankincense, sandalwood, cedar, and resins. This is real luxury! The fragrance is long-lasting, with nuances. By the way, it's more reminiscent of a men's fragrance - so substantial and well-made. I've been enjoying it for three days now, but I'm afraid to wear it to work - colleagues, used to Lacostes, won't understand

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