Product Information
- Authenticity: Genuine By Kilian fragrance, rebottled by independent bottler, Fragrance Samples UK.
- Packaging: Products are supplied in plastic spray bottles, as shown in the second image of the image gallery. The retail bottle shown in the main image is for illustration only.
- Sample size: 1ml samples supplied in partially filled 2.2ml bottles.
- Affiliation: Fragrance Samples UK is completely independent and is in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or working in partnership with By Kilian.
Fragrance
By Kilian Playing With The Devil, Sample
Provocative, seductive, and unapologetically daring, Playing with the Devil is a fragrance built on temptation and contrast. A fearless fusion of sweetness and heat, innocence and danger, it invites you into a world where desire rules and restraint is optional.
The scent opens with an intoxicating overdose of luscious fruits, blood orange, blackcurrant buds, white peach, and lychee, bursting with juicy intensity. This vibrant sweetness is immediately ignited by Madagascan black pepper and pimento berries, creating a thrilling clash of fruity brightness and fiery spice. As the fragrance evolves, a rich woody heart of cedar, sandalwood, and patchouli takes centre stage, softened and elevated by the elegant romance of Rose of May and the sultry allure of Indian jasmine sambac.
In the dry down, the fragrance turns deeply sensual and addictive. An opulent blend of cistus and ambrarome amplifies its animalic character, melting into a warm, classic base of tonka bean, benzoin, and vanilla. Playing with the Devil is bold, intoxicating, and irresistibly dangerous, a fragrance for those who embrace temptation and revel in their own magnetic power.
Profile
- Woody
- Oriental
- Unisex
Notes
Top: Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, Blood Orange
Heart: Pimento, Pepper, Rose, Jasmine
Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli, Benzoin, Tonka Bean
FAQs
How does the blood orange note influence the fragrance opening?
The blood orange adds a bright, juicy intensity to the opening, creating an intoxicating and lively introduction to the fragrance.
What role do the spices like pimento and black pepper play in the composition?
The Madagascan black pepper and pimento berries introduce a fiery spice that contrasts with the fruity notes, creating a thrilling clash of brightness and heat.
How prominent are the floral notes of Rose of May and jasmine sambac in the heart of the fragrance?
The Rose of May and Indian jasmine sambac add an elegant and romantic touch, softening the rich woody heart while lending a sultry allure.
How does the vanilla sweetness balance with the other base notes?
The vanilla provides a warm, classic sweetness in the base, melding harmoniously with tonka bean, benzoin, and the fragrance's more animalic aspects.