Green NotesOpens with
May RoseHeart
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaDries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as feminine
A Kiss from a Rose
The quiet intimacy of a rose garden at dusk, where the air is filled with the subtle warmth of blooming flowers and earthy undertones.
Green NotesTop
Black CurrantTopMay RoseHeart
Jasmine SambacHeartCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBase
White MuskBaseFull bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
A Kiss from a RoseLuxury · $250+
41%Similar accords, often for lessSi Passione Eclat De Parfum · Giorgio ArmaniPremium tier, $100–250 · shares black currant, may rose and white musk8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by By Kilian, A Kiss from a Rose is a Floral fragrance created by renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas. This scent opens with green notes and black currant, offering an invigorating freshness that gives way to the heart of May rose and jasmine sambac, creating a lush floral bouquet. The base notes of cypriol oil or nagarmotha, white musk, and earthy accords bring depth and warmth, grounding the composition in a rich, sensual finish. This fragrance embodies the delicate balance between freshness and opulence, making it a true reflection of By Kilian’s signature style.
Apply A Kiss from a Rose lightly to pulse points for an intimate scent experience. The green and fruity top notes are quick to evaporate, so it's best used in cooler weather or during the evening when the warmer base notes can shine through.
Fig. 01 — A Kiss from a Rose, By Kilian
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 11%.