AniseOpens with
HoneyHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as masculine
Gold Knight
The quiet hour after work when you pour yourself a glass of cognac and let the day's stresses unwind, surrounded by the comforting scents of honey, vanilla, and patchouli.
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Gold KnightLuxury · $250+
52%Similar accords, often for lessAngel Eau de Parfum Rechargeable Edition 2015 · MuglerPremium tier, $100–250 · shares bergamot, vanilla and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 and crafted by Pascal Gaurin, Gold Knight by By Kilian is an Oriental Woody fragrance that balances sweetness with warmth. The composition opens with the distinctive scent of anise, followed by a honeyed heart that seamlessly transitions into a vanilla-infused base anchored by patchouli and woody notes. This blend creates a rich blend where each element supports and enhances the others, resulting in a harmonious yet complex olfactory experience.
Apply Gold Knight in light layers — its sweetness can be overpowering if overused. The honey and anise notes are most prominent initially but give way to a long-lasting woody base that blooms after about an hour. Ideal for evenings when you want a fragrance that evolves with your mood.
Fig. 01 — Gold Knight, By Kilian
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Pascal Gaurin
A tailor's eye for detailPascal Gaurin's childhood fascination with smelling everything from food to furniture connected him to his great-grandfather, a bronze sculptor, and later to a tailor who taught him an appreciation for fine materials.
Designer By Kilian
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 11%.