Playing With The Devil
“Playing With The Devil by By Kilian is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, warm spicy composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2013, Playing With The Devil by By Kilian is a daring Oriental Floral fragrance crafted by perfumer Calice Becker. This composition opens with an electrifying burst of black currant and litchi, followed by the warmth of blood orange and pimento. As it unfolds, pepper and rose introduce a spicy freshness that cuts through the sweetness, while jasmine and vanilla add depth. The base notes of sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, benzoin, and tonka bean create a rich, woody backdrop that grounds the fragrance with earthy warmth.
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Application Tips
This fragrance has a strong presence from the start, so one or two sprays are sufficient. The spicy top notes dissipate quickly, giving way to the rich woody base within an hour. Best worn in cooler weather when the warmth of the wood and spice is most noticeable.
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.
The moment just before a storm, when the air is electric and the scent of petrichor mixes with the sharpness of citrus and spices.
Fig. 01 — Playing With The Devil, By Kilian
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