Cruel Intentions By Kilian

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2007

Cruel Intentions by By Kilian is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile: woody, oud, powdery with Rose, Violet, Bergamot

woody oud powdery

The first impression

Cruel Intentions by By Kilian is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Cruel Intentions was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Sidonie Lancesseur. Top notes are Rose, Violet, Bergamot and African Orange Flower; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Papyrus; base notes are Vetiver, Sandalwood, Castoreum, Vanille, Styrax and Musk.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%

oud 85%

powdery 70%

rose 60%

leather 50%

aromatic 40%

The perfumer behind it

Sidonie Lancesseur

Sidonie Lancesseur is a French perfumer who has created fragrances for brands like Anomalia Paris, Aspinal of London, and Bon Parfumeur. She studied at the Givaudan Perfumery School and is known for her elegant and balanced compositions. Her work includes both fresh and woody scents, such as Musky Fig and Ochre Spice for Aspinal of London. Lancesseur's style often emphasizes natural ingredients and subtle contrasts.

Notes pyramid

Rose

Violet

Bergamot

African Orange Flower

Agarwood (Oud)

Guaiac Wood

Papyrus

Vetiver

Sandalwood

Castoreum

Vanille

Styrax

Musk

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Sovereign archetype

Poise, command, and self-possession

Cruel Intentions embodies the Sovereign-commanding, enigmatic, and unapologetically powerful.
Style: They favor structured silhouettes-tailored blazers, high-necked gowns-in noir shades.
Values: Control is their creed, but it's the illusion of effortlessness they prize.
Social life: They attract admirers like moths to a flame, though few earn their trust.

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The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Cruel Intentions By Kilian

Essence

Cruel Intentions embodies the Sovereign-commanding, enigmatic, and unapologetically powerful. The regal rose and oud combination exudes authority, while the castoreum and musk add a feral edge. This is a scent for those who rule not through force, but through irresistible allure.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor structured silhouettes-tailored blazers, high-necked gowns-in noir shades. The violet and bergamot lend a vintage elegance, as if they've stepped from a gilded frame. Every detail is deliberate, from the polish on their nails to the way the oud lingers in a room.

Philosophy & Values

Control is their creed, but it's the illusion of effortlessness they prize. Like the fragrance's seamless transition from floral to leather, they believe true power lies in subtlety.

Relationships

They attract admirers like moths to a flame, though few earn their trust. Romantic partners are tested, much like the vetiver's smoky dryness tempers the vanilla's sweetness.

Lifestyle

Their world is one of hushed libraries and private clubs. The papyrus note suggests a love for history, while the styrax adds a touch of modern audacity.

Shadow

Their detachment can curdle into cruelty. Like an overdose of oud, they risk becoming impenetrable, their warmth buried under layers of calculated reserve.

Conclusion

Cruel Intentions is a crown woven from shadows, a reminder that the most potent rulers are those who know when to reveal their hand.

Cruel Intentions By Kilian

Is Cruel Intentions By Kilian worth trying?

The first impression

What shapes the scent