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Home Fragrances By Kilian The Smokes Pearl Oud
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Eau de parfum

By Kilian Pearl Oud

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Unisex
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Fragrance information:

Pearl Oud by By Kilian: An Encyclopedia of Luxury

Immerse yourself in the world of Pearl Oud — a unique fragrance that redefines the concept of sophistication in perfumery.

Released in 2015, this masterpiece from By Kilian belongs to the The Smokes collection, where each bottle becomes a symbol of mystery and refined style.

The brand, founded in 2007 in Paris by Kilian Hennessy, an heir to the cognac dynasty, embodies luxury, temptation, and artistic rebellion, and Pearl Oud is a vivid reflection of this philosophy, designed to surprise and inspire.

Identity and Heritage

As part of The Smokes collection, Pearl Oud tells a story of smoke and mystery, highlighting the brand's experimental approach to creativity.

The fragrance is instantly recognizable due to its deep character and elegant packaging, making it a coveted addition for enthusiasts of exclusive perfumes.

Since its release, it has held a special place in the perfumery world, showing how traditions can merge with contemporary trends to create something truly unique.

Positioning for the Modern Connoisseur

The unisex nature of Pearl Oud makes it a versatile choice, blurring gender boundaries and offering sophistication to both women and men.

It is a perfume water with a medium trail that leaves an intriguing trace, ideal for evening events, dates, or special occasions where individuality is key.

The fragrance belongs to spicy and oriental families, giving it warmth, sensuality, and making it particularly suitable for autumn-winter seasons.

Creative Duo

The creation of Pearl Oud was a collaboration between two masters: Christian Provenzano and Kilian Hennessy, whose union combined technical virtuosity and a deep understanding of the brand's DNA.

Kilian Hennessy, as the founder of the house, brought his passion for luxury and innovation, while Christian Provenzano added subtlety to the composition, together giving birth to a fragrance that delights with complexity and harmony.

Alternatives for Your Collection

If Pearl Oud has captured your heart, explore similar fragrances to expand your perfumery horizon: try Montale Red Aoud with its intense oriental notes, Dana Pootle Pink for a lighter, floral touch, and Charrier Parfums Cordon d'Or, which offers classic elegance.

Each of them presents a unique perspective on rich compositions, complementing your perfume choice.

For more detailed information and current updates, visit the official resource.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
Very low fragrance longevity

The fragrance has very low longevity and lasts only about 1 hour on the skin, leaving only a light, barely perceptible trail

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The fragrance pyramid of Pearl Oud is an exhilarating olfactory journey that begins with spicy and intense top notes: black pepper and saffron create a bold and mysterious start that instantly captures attention.

In the heart of the composition, a vibrant bloom of floral chords unfolds, where iris imparts a powdery softness, jasmine adds an enticing sweetness, rose brings romantic depth, and ylang-ylang enriches with exotic hues, creating a multifaceted and sensual middle stage.

The base notes root the fragrance thanks to animalistic castoreum, which lends a warm and leathery texture, and noble oud, providing woody persistence and a mesmerizing finale.

This harmony evolves on the skin, smoothly transitioning from spicy sharpness to floral tenderness and culminating in a deep, sensual base, making Pearl Oud ideal for those who appreciate complex and long-lasting compositions.

Its development resembles a precious gem that shines with different facets depending on the wearer, highlighting the individuality of each.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand By Kilian
Segment Niche perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.bykilian.com
Year of production 2015
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Saffron
Saffron
Note photo Iris
Iris
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Rose
Rose
Note photo Castoreum
Castoreum
Note photo Oud
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Top notes

Black Pepper Saffron

Heart notes

Iris Jasmine Rose ylang-ylang

Base notes

Castoreum Oud

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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
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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
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
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
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Wedding
9%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
18%
For every day
9%
Sex
9%
For Holiday
9%
Theatre
9%
Office
18%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
42%
Spring
Spring
12%
Summer
Summer
12%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
17%
Gala
17%
Classic
33%
Avant-garde
17%
Romantic
17%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
100%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
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
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Enter the cloud
17%
1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
17%
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0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the elbow
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On clothes
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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
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2-3 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Effect
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Pleasant and unobtrusive
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Intensity
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The smell is too heavy, the powdery note is overwhelming, and the floral bouquet seems overloaded. In my opinion, this is a fragrance for a more mature audience. Spices add complexity, but oud makes it even richer. Not for everyone, I tell you )
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Well, what can I say? I didn't find anything special in this scent. Rose with oud and powder, plus a bit of pepper - that's all. Overall, the scent is completely ordinary, leaving no impression whatsoever. Kinda boring, to be honest
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the scent left me with mixed feelings. I smell floral powder and oud, but something about it seems too heavy. maybe it's really feminine, but on me, it unfolded differently. for some, it might seem too sharp and even aggressive
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The scent is truly brutal and bold, dominated by harsh oud and raw leather notes. The promised floral accents aren't felt here at all. This is definitely not for everyone, only for men who appreciate such sharp and strong compositions. If you're looking for something soft and romantic, this is definitely not your choice
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I've long dreamed of getting acquainted with this fragrance, but unfortunately, it disappointed me. I heard many reviews about how it smells on the skin, and alas, my experience was the same. I don't want to go into unpleasant details, but now I try to avoid fragrances with castoreum 😕
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First, a heavy smoke is felt, not bitter, but dense. Then oud appears, followed by sharp leather. Flowers, like roses, couldn't be detected. Longevity is good, but you need to be careful with the amount applied
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5
An oriental spicy composition. It starts with a powerful burst of expensive spices, and ylang-ylang adds its majestic note. In the heart of this perfume, flowers bloom in their best form. Jasmine with a honeyed hue, refined iris, and sensual rose merge into a captivating combination of woody and animalic notes of castoreum with oud 😔
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The scent is simply magnificent. It perfectly combines spices, floral notes, and woody accents. It's not intrusive, but rather subtle and stylish. You want to enjoy it and feel it on yourself. Autumn, especially cold autumn, is its time
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The scent is simply wild and alluring, yet strange at the same time. Saffron, oud, and spices are clearly at the forefront here. The powdery quality from iris adds a certain zest. But be careful, if you overdo the application, you might just suffocate from it 😤
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Powdery rose, oud, saffron, and a bit of animalic musk. Honestly, the scent is quite unusual. But I like such things. It's really rich, sometimes even a bit rough and not very smooth, but the powdery rose perfectly masks these nuances, and they aren't felt in the sillage 😍
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Saffron at the beginning is simply overpowering, and then it somehow softens with ylang, rose, and jasmine. Woody notes and oud are felt in the base. But despite all these flowers, the scent still seems somewhat empty and unexpressive. I don't know how this is unisex, but it didn't appeal to me at all
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