Guatemalan CardamomOpens with
PlumHeart
Atlas CedarDries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as feminine
In the City of Sin
A late-night rendezvous in a dimly lit jazz club where the air is thick with anticipation and the scent of rich spices and ripe fruit.
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In the City of SinLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessFloriental · Comme des GarconsPremium tier, $100–250 · shares pink pepper, plum and incense8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
In the City of Sin, launched by By Kilian in 2012 and crafted by perfumer Calice Becker, is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that embodies the complex charm of its namesake. The composition opens with Guatemalan cardamom and pink pepper, creating an aromatic tension that gives way to sweet plum and apricot, adding depth and warmth. At the heart lies Turkish rose, which blends seamlessly with incense, evoking a sense of both luxury and mystery. The base notes of atlas cedar and patchouli anchor this vibrant blend, grounding it in earthy sophistication.
Apply this fragrance lightly to pulse points, as the sweet and spicy notes can be quite intense. The incense and woody base will develop over time, making it perfect for an evening out rather than a daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — In the City of Sin, 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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More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 19%.