French niche line By Kilian will launch Sunkissed Goddess, a new fragrance in the brand’s Les Fleurs Narcotiques collection…
The almost-daily lemming
A lemming for fans of Kilian Paris (who have a few extra pennies lying around)? The Murano Carafe: "Commemorating more than 15 years of luxury fragrance innovation, KILIAN PARIS is proud to present a one-of-a-kind masterpiece: the Murano Carafe. An exceptional creation blending quality handcraftsmanship, timeless tradition, and modern luxury". 100 were made, and the flacon can be filled with any Kilian fragrance. You can read about it on the Kilian site, but it's only sold in Kilian boutiques. Per Formes de Luxe, the price is €3,500 with refills starting at €600.
By Kilian Smoking Hot ~ new fragrance
French niche line By Kilian will introduce Smoking Hot, a new fragrance in the brand’s The Smokes collection…
Perfume took my life like a tsunami
“I started nose school (perfumery school) when I was 22… the first day I started smelling raw materials, I was hooked. Perfume took my life like a tsunami,” he shares enthusiastically.
For Hennessy, learning about perfume clicked naturally. He muses: “There was a feeling of excitement… and comfort [when it came to perfume]. I was like an addict, I wanted more and more. Whenever I would see Jacques (his mentor, Jacques Cavallier) in the lab, I would ask him: “Give me more. Give me more.” I was so hungry to learn.”
— Kilian Hennessy, quoted in Kilian Hennessy on the way perfumery has guided his career and life at Tatler Asia.
By Kilian Blue Moon ~ new fragrance
French niche line By Kilian has launched Blue Moon Ginger Dash, a new limited edition fragrance in the Liquors collection…