Kilian Paris Back To Black Aphrodisiac Eau De Parfum 50ml For Unisex

Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac Eau de Parfum 50ml is a warm, smoky and honeyed fragrance for men and women from The Smokes. Its main notes are cedarwood, honey, incense and vanilla.

About Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac

Kilian Paris is a luxury French perfume house founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, a grandson of the Hennessy cognac family. He grew up among cognac cellars, and the brand often draws on that heritage, from spirits and cocktails to oak, rum and coffee. Kilian perfumes are known for their elegant, refillable bottles and for sensual, story-led compositions. The range is organised into olfactive families, including The Liquors, The Narcotics, The Cellars, The Fresh and The Smokes, created with well-known perfumers such as Calice Becker, Alberto Morillas and Sidonie Lancesseur.

Kilian's inspiration line for Back to Black is "rekindle small fires in the darkest of nights, under blackest skies that hold the brightest of stars." Warm honey and sweet spices blend with smoky incense and vanilla for a rich, addictive scent. Chamomile and cedarwood sit beneath the smoke, and sandalwood adds a gourmand, tobacco-like note, for a sensual, cosy mood.

It belongs to The Smokes, which Kilian describes as figurative or abstract interpretations of bakhoor, incense and tobacco. These scents, including the house's ouds, are rich, warm and smoky, and they feel especially familiar to Indian and Middle Eastern fragrance lovers.

Fragrance Notes

• Top notes: Cedarwood
• Heart notes: Honey
• Base notes: Incense, Vanilla

Fragrance family: Amber Smoky | Gender: Unisex | Perfumer: Calice Becker | Concentration: Eau de Parfum | Size: 50ml

What Does Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac Smell Like?

The opening is warm and woody. Cedarwood gives a dry, clean structure, with sweet spices and chamomile.

In the heart, honey brings a golden, sticky sweetness with a gourmand, tobacco-like richness.

In the base, incense adds a smoky, resinous glow and vanilla makes it creamy and cosy, with sandalwood. The result is warm, smoky and addictive.

Key Ingredients Explained

• Cedarwood: Cedarwood is a dry, clean, pencil-shaving wood that adds structure.
• Honey: Honey adds a golden, sticky sweetness with a warm richness.
• Incense: Incense brings a smoky, resinous glow, reminiscent of bakhoor or loban burning at home.
• Vanilla: Vanilla adds a creamy, comforting sweetness.
• Sandalwood: Sandalwood (chandan) is a creamy, milky wood, much loved in India, that adds smoothness and warmth.

Longevity and Performance

As an Eau de Parfum, it has a higher concentration of perfume oils than an Eau de Toilette, so it lasts well and leaves a noticeable trail. Longevity always depends on skin type, weather and the amount applied, but two to three sprays are usually enough for a refined presence. Its incense, vanilla and sandalwood base gives Back to Black a rich, lasting trail.

When to Wear Back to Black Aphrodisiac

• Evenings and dinners: Warm and smoky.
• Winter: Honey and incense.
• Festive nights: Rich and celebratory.
• Date nights: Sensual and cosy.
• Shared fragrance: Unisex, for men and women.

Who Is It For?

Back to Black is for men and women who love warm, smoky and honeyed scents. For a spicy coffee scent, try Kilian Intoxicated; for a dark leather scent, try Kilian Dark Lord Ex Tenebris Lux.

Why Choose Back to Black Aphrodisiac?

Back to Black feels warm and familiar, like honey and incense (loban) on a winter night. Cedarwood keeps it structured, honey makes it sweet and vanilla and sandalwood add creaminess. It is a cosy choice for festive seasons and winter.

How to Wear and Layer It

1. Spray on neck, chest and wrists.
2. Two to three sprays are enough for most occasions.
3. Apply on moisturised skin for better longevity.
4. For evenings, a light mist on clothes adds to the trail.

Layering tip: Wear it alone, or layer it with Kilian Sacred Wood for a creamier sandalwood-incense blend.

Good to Know

The Smokes family is inspired by bakhoor, incense and tobacco, scents that are deeply familiar in Indian and Middle Eastern homes. Back to Black combines incense with honey for a sweet, smoky warmth.

How to Store Your Perfume

Keep your perfume in its box, away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity. In Indian weather, avoid leaving it in a car or a steamy bathroom; a cool cupboard or drawer is ideal. Always close the cap tightly after use, as heat and air can change the scent over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac smell like?

It smells warm and smoky: cedarwood, honey, incense and vanilla, with chamomile and sandalwood.

What are the notes of Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac?

In Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac, the top notes are Cedarwood; the heart notes are Honey; and the base notes are Incense, Vanilla.

Who created Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac?

Back to Black Aphrodisiac was created by perfumer Calice Becker for Kilian Paris.

Is Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac unisex?

Yes. Back to Black Aphrodisiac is a unisex fragrance that suits both men and women.

Which Kilian collection is Back to Black from?

Back to Black belongs to The Smokes, Kilian's tobacco and incense family.

Does Back to Black smell of honey?

Yes. Honey is at its heart, with cedarwood, incense and vanilla.

Is Back to Black good for winter?

Yes. Its honey, incense and vanilla are especially cosy in cooler weather.

Which brand makes Back to Black Aphrodisiac?

Back to Black Aphrodisiac is made by Kilian, the luxury French perfume house founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy of the Hennessy cognac family.

When is the best time to wear Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac?

It is best for evenings, festive nights, date nights and winter.

Is the Kilian Back to Black Aphrodisiac sold at Scentsation India authentic?

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