RoseOpens with
PapyrusHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
Black Oud
The hushed glow of an office library, where the scent of aged books and warm spices blend with the subtle musk of polished wood.
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Black OudLuxury · $250+
54%Similar accords, often for lessLouban · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Black Oud by By Kilian, launched in 2014, is a sophisticated and complex fragrance that embodies the brand's eco-luxe ethos. The composition opens with rose and geranium, giving way to a heart of cardamom and pink pepper before settling into a smoky, balsamic base that includes oud, incense, sandalwood, and musk. This unisex scent is an ode to the rich, warm, and spicy notes that define it, creating a compelling contrast between its bright top notes and its deep, enveloping base.
Apply Black Oud to pulse points for a lasting warmth that unfolds over time. It's best worn in cooler settings where its smoky base notes can fully emerge without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Black Oud, By Kilian
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
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Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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The originalBlack OudBy Kilian · Luxury · $250+Montale · 2009LoubanShares 6 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 3.79 (376)60%Match
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 66%, disliked or hated by 10%.