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Kilian

Playing with the Devil

2013 · For women · Fruity

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Accord profile

fruity28%warm spicy16%woody16%citrus14%fresh spicy14%fresh13%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

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Playing with the Devil (2013) is a fruity oriental floral that opens with a vivid burst of black currant, white peach, litchi, and blood orange. The top notes are juicy and bright, but the heart quickly introduces a spicy twist with pimento, pepper, rose, and jasmine, adding a warm, almost provocative edge. The base is a rich blend of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, benzoin, and tonka bean, creating a lasting, resinous sweetness that lingers on the skin.

This fragrance suits collectors who enjoy bold, fruit-forward compositions with a spicy backbone. It's ideal for evening wear or cooler months, where the warmth of the base notes can shine. The interplay between the initial fruity cocktail and the spicy-floral heart makes it a distinctive addition to any collection, especially for those who appreciate Kilian's signature opulence. The drydown is smooth and woody, with vanilla and tonka bean adding a comforting finish.

中文簡介

Playing with the Devil(2013)係一款東方花果香調,前調以黑加侖子、白桃、荔枝同血橙綻放,果香多汁明亮。中調加入甜椒、胡椒、玫瑰同茉莉,帶嚟溫暖而帶挑釁性嘅辛香。基調融合雲呢拿、檀香、廣藿香、雪松、安息香同零陵香豆,散發持久嘅樹脂甜香。

呢支香適合鍾意大膽果香同辛香底蘊嘅收藏家,尤其係夜晚或涼爽季節使用,等基調嘅溫暖感充分發揮。前調嘅果香同中調嘅辛香花束交織,令佢成為收藏中獨特嘅一員,展現 Kilian 嘅奢華風格。

Reference data

HouseKilian
NamePlaying with the Devil
Launched2013
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyFruity
Notes recorded14
Accords6

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