Kilian

Kilian, officially By Kilian, was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy in Paris, France. As the heir to the Hennessy cognac empire, Kilian Hennessy sought to infuse the world of perfumery with the same sense of craftsmanship and storytelling found in fine spirits. The brand is known for its distinctive and often gourmand-leaning creations. Signature fragrances include the marshmallow and orange blossom centered Love, Don't Be Shy, the warm rum and vanilla notes of Angels' Share, the dark coffee and rum accord of Black Phantom, and the woody, boozy spice of Straight to Heaven. Kilian offers a range of collections, exploring themes from innocent love to forbidden desires, each designed to be a personal, refillable luxury object. The brand is carried at Parfum Central with original packaging, verified batch codes, and insured worldwide shipping.

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Inside the Kilian Sourcing Chain

Angels' Share holds Fragrantica rank 496 (7,700 monthly searches); Good Girl Gone Bad and Apple Brandy on the Rocks also rank inside the top 1000. By Kilian was founded 2007 in Paris by Kilian Hennessy, heir to the Hennessy cognac empire. The Estee Lauder companies acquired the brand in 2021. The portfolio leans gourmand and boozy: cognac, apple brandy, dark coffee, marshmallow. Signature lacquered clutch boxes accompany the engraved-cap flacons. The authentication check verifies sealed cellophane, batch reference, brand-side production marker, and presentation case condition before listing. Outbound logistics run on DHL Express with the consignment insured at retail value and tracking shared on despatch. Need to verify a Kilian batch code? Our team responds within 24 hours.

Common Questions About Kilian Fragrances

Which Kilian perfume is most popular?

Angels' Share (2020) is the current bestseller of the line, with cognac, vanilla, and tonka bean composing what the house markets as a liquid-dessert oriental. It holds Fragrantica rank 496 with 7,700 monthly searches. Good Girl Gone Bad and Apple Brandy on the Rocks also rank inside the top 1000. The earlier Love, Don't Be Shy remains a cult marshmallow-orange-blossom favourite.

Is Kilian a luxury brand?

Yes. By Kilian was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, heir to the Hennessy cognac family. The Estee Lauder companies acquired the brand in 2021, broadening distribution while keeping the original creative team in place. Bottles ship in lacquered clutch boxes with the engraved cap, and the compositions sit at the upper end of niche pricing.

What does Kilian perfume smell like?

The Kilian portfolio leans gourmand and boozy. Many of the bestselling releases reference distilled spirits or dessert: Angels' Share (cognac and vanilla), Apple Brandy on the Rocks (calvados and apple), Black Phantom (dark coffee and rum), Straight to Heaven (woody-boozy). The non-gourmand side includes Good Girl Gone Bad (white florals) and Love, Don't Be Shy (marshmallow and orange blossom). Browse the full range at our Kilian collection.