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By Kilian · Sold as feminine
Kisses Don t Lie
The quiet intimacy of an after-dinner drink where the scent of dark chocolate mingles with the soft, lingering notes of a freshly picked rose.
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Kisses Don t LieLuxury · $250+
35%Similar accords, often for lessRoses Chocolate · ManceraPremium tier, $100–250 · shares bergamot, dark chocolate and violet8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Kisses Don't Lie by By Kilian, launched in 2014 and crafted by Alberto Morillas and Fabrice Pellegrin, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that blends sweetness with complexity. It opens with a bright burst of pink pepper and bergamot, leading into the heart of Grasse rose and dark chocolate. The composition is anchored by warm spices like myrrh and amber, creating a rich blend that oscillates between floral elegance and indulgent warmth.
This fragrance blooms gradually, so apply it lightly to pulse points and allow it time to develop on your skin. It pairs well with a cozy evening at home but can also be worn for an intimate dinner out.
Fig. 01 — Kisses Don t Lie, 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
Co-created with Fabrice Pellegrin
Designer By Kilian
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The originalKisses Don t LieBy Kilian · Luxury · $250+Mancera · 2013Roses ChocolateShares Bergamot, Dark chocolate and Violet$100–250★ 3.45 (979)40%Match
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Dior · 2018Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Roller PearlShares Pink pepper, Grasse rose and Raspberry$100–250★ 4.25 (214)35%Match
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 23%.