Playing With The Devil By Kilian
Fragrance Story
Playing With The Devil by By Kilian is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Playing With The Devil was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi and Blood Orange; middle notes are Pimento, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
Composition Profile
About the Perfumer
Calice Becker
Calice Becker is a renowned French perfumer who has worked with major houses like Avon and Bath & Body Works. Her creations include Arquiste's Almond Suede and Indigo Smoke, as well as Avon's Far Away Gold. She is celebrated for her ability to craft both commercial and artistic fragrances with a refined, elegant touch.
Fragrance Notes
Character Profile
The Trickster Archetype: Portrait of Playing With The Devil By Kilian
Essence
Playing With The Devil by Kilian is not a fragrance for the timid. It is a scent of temptation, of ripe fruit and dark spices, of something sweet that lingers just beyond reach-only to reveal its sharp, intoxicating edge. The person who wears it is no stranger to duality. They are the Trickster, the archetype that thrives on transformation, wit, and the fine line between chaos and creation.
Philosophy & Values
They do not believe in absolute truths, only in the tension between opposites. Good and evil, love and freedom, control and surrender-they see life as a series of negotiations, not resolutions. They are drawn to risk, not out of recklessness, but because they understand that transformation requires disruption.
Their values are fluid, shaped by experience rather than dogma. They respect intelligence over authority, courage over conformity. Yet, for all their defiance, they are not anarchists-they simply believe that rules exist to be bent, not broken entirely.
Shadow
Yet, the Trickster’s greatest strength is also their greatest flaw. Their refusal to be pinned down can become a refusal to commit-not just to people, but to their own potential. They flirt with self-sabotage, testing limits simply because they can. Boredom is their enemy, and when life grows too predictable, they stir chaos just to feel alive.
Their wit, so often dazzling, can turn cruel when they feel cornered. They know exactly which words will cut deepest, and though they rarely wield this power, the threat of it lingers. They despise vulnerability, both in themselves and others, and may mock sentimentality as weakness-until, in rare unguarded moments, they reveal the depth of their own longing.
Conclusion
On the surface, this individual is magnetic, effortlessly drawing others into their orbit. Their charm is not manufactured-it is instinctive, a weapon and a shield. They dress with deliberate flair, favoring bold contrasts: sleek black leather against delicate silk, or a sharply tailored suit with an unexpected splash of crimson. Their style is a game, a way to keep people guessing.
They are drawn to the unconventional-art that unsettles, music that thrums with tension, literature that dances between the profound and the profane. They might quote Nietzsche one moment and revel in a well-timed prank the next. Their humor is sharp, often laced with irony, and they have little patience for platitudes.
In relationships, they are captivating but elusive. They love deeply, but on their own terms, and their partners often find themselves chasing shadows. They do not lie, but they do not always reveal the full truth-not out of malice, but because they believe mystery keeps life interesting.