In the City of Sin
“In the City of Sin by By Kilian is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, warm spicy composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Calice Becker
Founding perfumer · 103 fragrances · French
Calice Asancheyev-Becker is a French master perfumer and director of Givaudan Perfumery School. As of 2018 she was president of the International Society of Perfume Creators.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — In the City of Sin, By Kilian
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