Kilian Straight To Heaven EDP

Description

Kilian's original 2007 signature scent, Straight to Heaven pours dark rum and dried fruit over warm patchouli and cedar, one of the house's founding "L'Oeuvre Noire" fragrances, created by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur. Vanilla and nutmeg round the heart into an addictive, boozy sweetness, while the base settles into an earthy, animalic woodiness that gives the whole composition weight.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 50%
• Earthy & Resinous: 17%
• Spicy: 17%
• Woody: 17%

Translation: a sweet, earthy-woody gourmand, rum and dried fruit up top, patchouli and cedar underneath. There's no true oud material in the formula; the earthy depth comes from patchouli.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Rum

Heart: Dried Fruits, Nutmeg, Vanilla

Base: Patchouli, Cedarwood

Note: long-time wearers report subtle shifts since the 2007 debut, slightly less vanilla-forward than the earliest batches, though the rum-patchouli backbone has stayed consistent.

Performance

• Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate to strong
• Projection: 2–3 ft for the first hour, settling closer to the skin after

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter evenings
• Date nights and after-dark occasions
• Unisex. Works on any wearer drawn to boozy-woody gourmands

Skip for: daytime office wear or hot-weather climates. This one runs warm and rich.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
House: Kilian Paris (Kilian Hennessy)
Launched: 2007, one of the original "L'Oeuvre Noire" fragrances

Try Before You Commit

Not ready for the full 1.7 oz bottle? Sample Straight to Heaven first at 1mL ($6.99) before committing to the full size.

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FAQ

Is Straight to Heaven for men or women? It's unisex, a boozy-woody gourmand that wears well on any skin.

How long does it last? Expect 7–9 hours on skin, with moderate-to-strong sillage for the first couple of hours.

Does it contain real oud? No. The earthy depth here comes from patchouli, not agarwood.

Has the formula changed since 2007? Some long-time fans note subtle shifts over the years, though the rum-patchouli-vanilla core has stayed consistent.