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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
Smoking Hot
The crisp edge of an apple slice meeting the smoldering ember of a cigarette in a dimly lit bar, where the warm spices and tobacco create a cocoon of intrigue.
Smells liketobacco
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Smoking HotLuxury · $250+
36%Similar accords, often for lessSpicebomb Extreme · Viktor&RolfPremium tier, $100–250 · shares cinnamon, tobacco and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Smoking Hot by By Kilian, launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumer Mathieu Nardin, is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that defies convention with its bold interplay of tobacco and fruity notes. The composition opens with a fresh apple scent, which contrasts sharply with the smoky, warm spices like cinnamon and vanilla that follow. This dynamic tension creates a distinctive warmth and depth, making it feel both intimate and daring.
Apply Smoking Hot with confidence — it requires just one generous spray to let the initial freshness give way to its smoky warmth. The cinnamon and vanilla notes develop slowly over time, so it’s best enjoyed close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Smoking Hot, By Kilian
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Mathieu Nardin
Grasse roots, modern handsBorn and raised in Grasse to a family of perfumers, Mathieu Nardin developed his appreciation for raw materials picking jasmine and rose in his grandparents' fields.
Designer By Kilian
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What people
are saying.
A community favourite: loved by 60%, disliked or hated by 8%.