Steph Dove

I really expected to love this — I get on well with quite a few from Kilian — but this one didn’t quite land for me. It doesn’t smell bad at all… just a little off on my skin. The jasmine and sweetness come through very strongly, and together they lean in a direction that feels almost like very expensive baby products? It’s not at all unpleasant, just... not what I personally want from a fragrance. I could see this working as an easy, low-key wear — something soft for a relaxed day — but it is just missing that sensual, more captivating edge I was hoping for. It does happily last all day though. Definitely one to sample first. It doesn’t match the hype on my skin, but that doesn’t make it a bad fragrance — just one that will really depend on how it wears for you.

Just wow. This is warm, spicy, and unapologetically bold — the kind of scent that instantly makes you feel confident and just a little bit dangerous. I absolutely love this. It’s seductive and feminine, but with a streak of raw energy running through it. It sounds like a contradiction, but somehow it works beautifully. This is a true powerhouse. Rich, intense, and not for the faint-hearted — yet it still manages to be surprisingly wearable if you get the balance right. Definitely go light-handed with application unless you want to clear a room… but if warm, spicy fragrances are your thing, this is an absolute must-try.

Oooh, ok, so I have loads of love for the scent itself (although it is tooth-achingly sweet!) but it HATES my skin chemistry - Full on chemical 'get this OFF!' instant reaction! I know it is hugely popular, so please don't base a decision purely on my reaction, take it on balance - if sweet, accessible gourmands are your thing this could definitely be a winner! What I will say though, is that this is definitely very skin chemistry sensitive! Sample first!!