Some Like It Hot
“Some Like It Hot by By Kilian is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a nutty, rose composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Calice Becker, Some Like It Hot by By Kilian is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. The composition opens with nutty and fruity accords that evoke the warmth of a tropical afternoon, while the heart of rose adds a touch of elegance. The woody base notes create a grounding effect, making it an intriguing blend of sweet and earthy tones.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance sparingly as the fruity and nutty top notes are quite prominent. The woody base will gradually come through after about an hour, so one or two sprays should be enough to enjoy its full complexity throughout the day.
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 sun-drenched terrace of a modern café, where the warm breeze carries hints of nutty sweetness and floral freshness.
Fig. 01 — Some Like It Hot, By Kilian
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