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Liaisons Dangereuses (typical me) by Kilian

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Liaisons Dangereuses, typical me is one of the earlier releases from Kilian and still among the most popular from the brand. They still produce it, over a decade later, so it can’t be too shabby.

Actually, this has always been among my favorites from the fruity/floral offerings. Since I’m making my way through reviewing the By Kilian perfumes, I also grabbed a sample of this to give my updated take of Liaisons Dangereuses.

Quick Overview

Liaisons Dangereuses (Typical Me) is a fresh, fruity-floral fragrance built around peach, blackcurrant, plum, and rose. The opening is the highlight, with peach and blackcurrant doing most of the work while rose adds a jammy floral layer without taking over.

As it develops, the blackcurrant fades and the scent becomes more centered on peach, rose, vanilla, and sandalwood. The dry down stays fruity, lightly creamy, and woodsy, with enough mossy freshness to keep the sweetness from becoming too heavy or cloying.

Overall, this is one of the better fruity-floral releases from Kilian and a particularly strong option if you enjoy peach-based perfumes. It is not especially complex or completely unique, but the balance, versatility, and attractive fruit-rose profile make it an easy fragrance to recommend.

🍑 Liaisons Dangereuses (Typical Me) by Kilian — At a Glance
Fragrance Family Fruity Floral Woody
Key Notes Peach, Blackcurrant, Plum, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambrette, Moss
Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Occasion Office, Casual Wear, Daily Wear, Dates, Night Out, Social Events
Longevity Around 8 hours, give or take
Sillage Moderate — consistently noticeable without becoming loud or overpowering
Rating ★★★★☆ 7.9 / 10
Quick Verdict A fresh and juicy fruity-floral built around peach, blackcurrant, plum, and rose, with vanilla and sandalwood adding creaminess later in the wear. The peach-heavy opening is the standout, while the dry down becomes softer, woodier, and slightly musky. Projection is moderate and longevity is around eight hours. Not especially complex, but attractive, versatile, and one of the stronger peach-focused fragrances from Kilian.

What does Liaisons Dangereuses Smell Like?

Notes include: plum, rose, sandalwood, blackcurrant, ambrette, vanilla, moss, peach

Click here to try: Kilian Liaisons Dangereuses 1.7 Oz. Edp Spray Refill

My Full Review

Let’s see how By Kilian describes this scent: A secret love affair begins innocently enough with jammy rose essence and juicy plum accord in Liaisons dangereuses, typical me.

I know that the plum note is what is featured by the brand as the main note up top. However, it has always been about the peach for me and many others. Really, coming back to Liaisons Dangereuses the peach and blackcurrant notes are the most prominent in the opening act.

It is a sweet and juicy accord, sitting on top of a fresh rose note, and perhaps a touch of moss coming from the base. Kilian calls it a jammy rose and I totally get that. There is plum floating around in here, but on me, I really don’t get all that much. Again, it’s peachy.

What I like about this perfume is how it isn’t a heavy and thick sweetness. There is a fresh, clean, and crisp vibe throughout the wear. The moss and perhaps some geranium, really do a nice job preventing it from becoming an overwhelming cloying mess.

As we transition forward, the blackcurrant fades away and it becomes a peach and rose blend. This is joined by some creaminess of vanilla and sandalwood. At this stage, the tart plum note is somewhat more noticeable, but still not dominant in the composition.

The final dry down, has the rose lose some of its steam. It feels like a fruity, fresh woodsy, and slightly creamy blend. No one note stands out that much, aside from that peachy fruit aroma. It doesn’t throw any curveballs and isn’t a very complex wear…just very enjoyable to me.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Sillage wise, it’s pretty middle of the road. Not weak, but don’t expect Liaisons to project like a monster. I do notice it’s presence throughout the entirety of the wear, but it isn’t ‘in your face’ about it.

The longevity is pretty good, just not outstanding. Right around 8 hours, give or take. I don’t notice it sticking around for double digit hours, but it can usually do about a standard workday without much issue. Nice performance, just not top tier by any stretch.

Seasonally, Liaisons Dangereuses can actually work quite well in any season or climate. Weakest in the winter, but it wouldn’t feel wholly out of place there either. It is unisex to an extent, by definitely leans feminine. I doubt most guys would want to wear this one.

 

One of the strengths of this scent is its versatility. It can be worn in a wide variety of situations. It’s not really a formal scent or club beast. However, it can be worn on a night out, as well as to the office.

The name makes it sound more like a seductive or sexy perfume. On some level, it is. I mean, I find it attractive, but I wouldn’t call it a ‘bombshell’.

Overall Impressions of Liaisons Dangereuses

Do I like this perfume? Absolutely. It is one of my favorites for women from the line of Kilian scents. Maybe not the most complex, but as a peach based perfume it is awesome. Smells attractive, plenty versatile, and performs well enough.

The opening is a blend of fruity notes and is probably the aspect that I enjoy the most. The rose is just present enough, but doesn’t steal the show from the peach, blackcurrant, and plum trio.

The latter stages are a blend of peach and rose with fresh and creamy notes duking it out in the base. Also, a very slight spice at times.

Is this one worth a buy? I think so. Provided that you want a peachy/plum rose fragrance or a nice fruity/floral. It isn’t completely unique, there are other perfumes that go this route, but I think Dangereuses distinguishes itself enough.

There’s nothing bad about this perfume. It’s safe and versatile. If it sounds like something right up your alley, give this Kilian scent a try.

Angels’ Share on the Rocks by Kilian

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Angels’ Share has another flanker fragrance, as Kilian tries to capitalize on its insane popularity. This time, it’s Angels’ Share on the Rocks, which was released in 2025 and follows the raspberry infused Paradis.

I bought a travel sized sprayer of this new version to test it out and see what this Angels’ Share is all about. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is on the Rocks worth a try?

Angels’ Share on the Rocks Overview

Notes include: cognac essence, tonka bean, bitter orange, On the Rocks accord (bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon), aldehydes, myrrh resin

Click here to try: Angels’ Share on the Rocks from Sephora

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My Full Review

Here’s how Kilian describes it:  Inspired by the way Kilian Hennessy enjoys cognac—on the rocks—this creation reimagines the Angels’ Share indulgence. The exclusive “On the Rocks” accord, a defining signature of KILIAN PARIS, elevates the experience with a zesty cocktail of Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Aldehydes, bringing a crystalline chill to this luxurious elixir. This sparkling freshness unfolds into the slow warmth of Cognac Essence, enriched by Myrrh Resin and Tonka Bean Absolute, balancing frosty brightness with a smooth, amber allure.​

The big change with Angels’ Share on the Rocks is the use of the On the Rocks accord. Essentially, it consists of the citrus and the aldehydes, giving this one a bright, cold, and juicy start when compared to the original.

I had to confirm on Kilian’s website that this perfume does indeed have all of the citrus notes that I’m picking up. The very top is a mix of that bitter orange note and lemon. Then, we’ll get some bergamot, before the grapefruit really moves in.

With that, you’re still getting plenty of the familiar DNA. Cognac and tonka bean are the most prominent.

The cinnamon spice and notes like the praline aren’t around with the same level. It’s basically there in traces with the sweetness and woodiness really getting the axe in this On the Rocks version.

There still is some spice coming through, but it doesn’t hit that same cinnamon punch as before.

One big change is the aldehydes which bring in a crisper and colder impression. Spraying this on one arm and comparing it to Angels’ Share, you really notice it being less syrupy and heavy with how it comes across.

However, there still an element of that sort of thing being around. Kilian has added myrrh resin to the mix, which is coming off more like a straight amber on my skin.

Once the initial citrus and aldehyde influence has subsided, this basically is a lighter Angels’ Share with amber, less sweetness and spice. Very chill and easy to wear, but undoubtedly something familiar.

Angels’ Share on the Rocks is a colder and still slightly citrusy blend with that myrrh, tonka bean, and cognac rounding things out.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

This is obviously a lighter and fresher blend versus the other Angels’ Share entries thus far. That opening hour, however, does have plenty of reach and will create a nice scent trail.

That’s when the citrus is the most prominent and it’s in the stronger camp. Then, it quickly moderates into a more intimate fragrance. You will still notice the perfume around you, but it’s not going to be bold or project like the others can.

After 4 hours or so, it’s more of a skin scent.

On me, this one seems to stick around for 6-7 hours. A definite step back from the others in the series which can hit double digits. The performance isn’t great, it’s serviceable, but don’t really expect anything too crazy from On the Rocks.

Seasonally, this is one that’s more for spring and autumn. To me, it’s not really a summertime fragrance. Sure, that first hour or so can give you that vibe, but this does still have that booziness and myrrh note giving it more body underneath the ‘On the Rocks’ accord.

I’ve worn it outside twice thus far. In the evening, it was around 72 degrees outside (22 Celsius), and it worked very well. Then, I wore it when it was daytime, around 78 degrees (25) and humid.

This second time, it was still fine, but I’m not sure how much hotter I would like to wear this perfume around in. If you’re going to be inside with the AC on, sure. Outside? I’d pass. Mainly, this is for days when its cool to warm, and I’d avoid the extremes.

This is still completely unisex, but this version should be more versatile for people. It’s less sweet, spicy, syrupy, and boozy than the other two in the series. Which is what I loved about it, but for some they’ll enjoy the lighter citrus and aldehydes on top of a more subdued Angels’ Share DNA.

Overall Impressions of Angels’ Share on the Rocks

Overall, do I like Angels’ Share on the Rocks? I do. It’s a good flanker overall, that has a near great opening act.

The back half is a lighter version of the Angels’ Share DNA with less of the oak woodiness and more amber from that myrrh note. So, if you like the original and/or wanted a lighter and fresher version of it, here you go.

It’s not completely different, you’ll know that it is an Angels’ Share fragrance, but it gives you a different look than either of the previous two.

Again, it’s not really a summertime version of the scent. It’s better in warmer weather, but the heat wouldn’t be too great with this perfume.

I also don’t think it’s one that you’d necessarily need if you already have the original or Paradis. Maybe if you need a replacement bottle, you could pick up this instead.

The lack of spice, sweetness, and woodiness might appeal to some people that thought the others were too much. For me? I love the original Angels’ Share. This one is a really good flanker, but I’m losing some on the performance along with much of what I enjoyed about the first entry.

On the Rocks is worth trying out at the very least and may be worth buying depending on what you want from an Angels’ Share fragrance.

Oriana vs Love don’t be Shy

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Oriana and Love Don’t be Shy are two fragrances with plenty of similarity in terms of style, which are often the final two choices of perfumes, that someone is deciding between. Each of them has their strengths, but which is better: the Parfum de Marly or Kilian scent?

In this post, I want to do a full head to head comparison between these fragrances. Which lasts longer? Smells better? Is the better buy?

Tale of the Tape: Oriana vs. Love don’t be Shy

Oriana

Notes include: orange blossom, marshmallow, grapefruit, orange, bergamot, raspberry, black currant, whipped cream, musk, ambrette

Click here to try: Oriana

Love don’t be Shy

Notes include: caramel, marshmallow, jasmine, rose, honeysuckle, orange blossom, sugar, vanilla, musk, and more

Click here to try: Love

Read my review: Love don’t be shy

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Opening

Oriana opens up with raspberry and citrus up top. Early on, it is more of a light and sugary sweet type of aroma, with some tart qualities.

The light creaminess and powdery aroma will come along more so in the middle act, once some of the fruitiness burns off, and the marshmallow takes on a larger role. Orange blossom and marshmallow with a sweet fruitiness, is the core of what I get.

The opening of Love EDP really comes with the orange blossom, honeysuckle, and neroli, as the floral notes. Those are joined by the sweetness of marshmallow, caramel, and some vanilla.

The main two are going to be orange blossom and marshmallow here, early on. It’s sweet, sugary, and a warm floral scent that is quite captivating.

So, early on it’s the orange blossom. Then, you get a slight powdery aroma from iris and rose (not too much of either), and finally jasmine starts to show up more on my skin.

Edge: Love

Projection

Oriana is solid with it’s projection but has an airy quality to it, for a good portion of the wear. Still one that you’re not going to forget that you’re wearing, just not a powerhouse or a heavy kind of scent.

The sillage here with Love, is stronger for a time. It is ultimately a fresher and lighter kind of sweet perfume, like Oriana, rather than a massive thick cloud. But, the projection is good well into the wear on me.

I think that the Kilian fragrance has a higher high in terms of level of projection. It’s also a somewhat heavier feeling scent, just a tad more noticeable throughout.

Edge: Love

Longevity

Oriana will go for 6.5-8 hours, on my skin. It’s fine, just nothing too crazy in terms of the performance that you’ll get from this PdM perfum. 

With Love don’t be shy, I also get around 8 hours as the max. There’s not too much of a difference here, if any, in my experience.

Edge: Push

Versatility

Seasonally, the Kilian fragrance is best served in autumn through early spring. While Oriana, is more of a spring and summer wear.

So, colder weather goes to Love. While a warmer day, will be advantageous to Oriana. Probably a slight edge to Oriana, as it works fine otherwise, even if it’s not a winter wear.

Both are better served as daytime wears, neither are particularly formal. I’d probably give the edge to Love, don’t be shy in terms of nighttime wear.

Pretty even between them.

Edge: Push

Overall Scent

Overall, which of these perfumes do I prefer? I do have to say that each is quite likeable and they’re not tooo far apart in terms of just overall enjoyment of wearing them.

With Oriana, you’re going to get a fruitier mix early on, with a bit of a lighter fragrance throughout the wear. The citrus, raspberry, and whipped cream are the most noticeable difference makers between these two fragrances.

For some people, Oriana might make sense if  they happen to greatly prefer those notes. Or, if you want one that’s more usable in the warmer weather.

For me, I still lean more towards the Kilian scent.

I like the use of the orange blossom and caramel especially. The floral dry down with the sugary sweet finish playing the background is also nice. 

I don’t have a massive preference for either of these perfumes. I think that they’re both quite good, but just short of amazing. Though, Love is the slightly better bet, if I have to pick.

Winner: Love don’t be shy

Angels’ Share Paradis by Kilian

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Angels’ Share, the wildly popular release from Kilian has finally got a proper flanker version that has some significant changes from the original here in 2025, Angels’ Share Paradis.

I bought a decant of this newer Kilian perfume in order to test it out and compare it with my bottle of Angels’ Share. How does it smell? Does Paradis last long? Is it actually worth a buy?

Angels’ Share Paradis Overview

Notes include: raspberry liquor, cognac, praline, tonka bean, Bulgarian rose, moss, oak, sandalwood

Click here to try: Paradis

My Full Review

Angels’ Share Paradis starts things off with a boozier aroma than the original. The cognac and raspberry liquor are really prominent versus the apple and cinnamon kick that you get with the first Kilian release in this series.

So, it’s more alcoholic, sweeter, and doesn’t have the same spiciness.

The next things that I notice, in terms of differences, are the tonka bean and moss notes.

The moss note hear gives Paradis a fresher and woodsy vibe that the original doesn’t have. Now, the oakmoss isn’t a massive note, but it is a persistent one which plays its smaller role well.

The tonka bean also seems like they added to it in this version of Angels’ Share. The more that I wore this one, the more noticeable the tonka bean was, particularly in the middle act of its development.

Also, there is a Bulgarian rose addition to this. Not too distinct, since it does have a lighter sweetness and greenish touches usually. As such, it blends in pretty well in this mix.

The back half of this feels like the original Angels’ Share with some raspberry lingering around and that moss.  Warm, with oak, and an edible gourmand aroma to it.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The performance here is exactly the same that I get with Angels’ Share. Tried both multiple times both together and separate. Noticed no difference.

Maybe you could say that the sillage is a bit lighter thanks to the slight freshness of Paradis. To me, not really. The projection is still quite strong when it opens up and it lasts as a moderate perfume for the rest of the way.

Longevity is also in the 9-13 hour range for me. No increase, but they also didn’t manage to screw this up.

Seasonally, this is still an autumn and winter wear. Have tried it on a warmer day and wasn’t feeling the results. I’d stick with the cooler parts of the year.

Still indeed a unisex and very versatile with it. Mass appealing, but maybe you don’t want to wear a boozy scent to the office. Same rules apply as Angels’ Share.

Overall Impressions of Angels’ Share Paradis

Overall, do I like Angels’ Share Paradis? Yes. However, I don’t like it more than the original and that kind of defeats the purpose of me owning a bottle. Especially, at the elevated price point versus what I can get a refill of Angels’ Share for.

It’s different but not greatly so. Plus, the performance is basically the same as what I already get with the first one.

The raspberry is a nice addition and the moss adds a nice touch to the blend, but I’m not too excited about it versus what I already have a bottle of.

I do think it’s worth trying out, if you liked the original. If you can test it out, these differences might make a bigger impact on your sense of smell than it did mine. Angels’ Share Paradis is a very likeable perfume, still great, but a step behind its predecessor in my opinion.

Personally, I’ve wanted to wear my travel sprayer of Smoking Hot by Kilian versus getting a bottle of Paradis. I would grab a full bottle of that or a refill of the original, before shelling out more money for a raspberry version.

Angels’ Share vs. Paradis by Kilian

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Angels’ Share has become one of the most popular fragrances in the world since Kilian released it. Now, they follow it up with a proper flanker perfume, Angels’ Share Paradis.

I recently bought a decant of Paradis and have been testing it out. How do these two perfumes compare? Which lasts longer? Which Kilian Angels’ Share is the better buy?

Tale of the Tape: Angels’ Share vs. Angels’ Share Paradis

Angels’ Share

Notes include: cognac, tonka bean, oak wood, cinnamon, praline, vanilla, sandalwood

Click here to try: Angels’ Share at Sephora

Read my review: Angels’ Share by Kilian

Angels’ Share Paradis

Notes include: raspberry liquor, cognac, praline, tonka bean, Bulgarian rose, moss, oak, sandalwood

Click here to try: Paradis

Opening

Angels’ Share starts of with its signature cognac, oak, and its tonka bean note. The cognac has an apple-like sweetness to it, which is fantastic.

The sweetness is enhanced by the inclusion of vanilla and praline. Which all plays well off of the spicy punch of the cinnamon note.

It’s a great mix of boozy, sweet, and spicy. Very warm with its aroma and has a baked good sort of undercurrent to the cognac-led mix.

Paradis opens up with a seemingly even boozier profile than the original and with a prominent raspberry note replacing the cinnamon and the apple sort of aroma that Angels’ Share brings to the table or at least most of it.

Also, it’s got some oakmoss hanging around early on, adding a slight freshness to the mix.

To me, the opening smells of Paradis like the latter stages of the original but with raspberry and some moss. The tonka bean note seems amped up versus what I get from my bottle of Angels’ Share.

But, other than that, these two are still quite similar. There are periods where Paradis seems even sweeter to my nose versus the original.

Which is better?

While I like what Paradis is bringing to the table, the original’s cinnamon spice and warm apple-like aroma is preferable to me versus the raspberry liquor and moss additions.

Edge: Angels’ Share

Projection

Both of these have a strong projecting start without being too heavy. Then, each of these Kilian perfumes will moderate, while still be noticeable throughout.

After having worn Paradis a few more times, I really don’t notice a difference between it and the original in terms of performance.

Edge: Push

Longevity

With Angels’ Share, I get 9-13 hours of wear on my skin. It’s not a complete powerhouse throughout, but I for sure get a good and long time with this Kilian perfume whenever I wear it.

Edge: Push

Versatility

Another place where they each occupy the same level. Both of these are still built for autumn and wintertime.

Even though, Paradis is it bit fresher with how it comes across, at times, it doesn’t lighten things enough for it to be a wear into the hotter months.

Each of these are also unisex fragrances, that lean more towards being traditionally feminine with how they can come across.

They’re mass appealing boozy fragrances. Neither has a leg up here.

Edge: Push

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Overall Scent

Overall, which of these do I prefer?

These are two perfumes with a ton of overlap, as you might expect. But, some brands do like to create flankers that are wildly different. These, are somewhat different.

Praline, tonka bean, oak, cognac, and sandalwood are all the common notes here. The weightings are different namely the cognac being joined by raspberry liquor, the increase in tonka bean, and the moss and light Bulgarian Rose in the middle to dry down period.

With Angels’ Share Paradis, the introduction of the raspberry liquor note is enjoyable. Maybe not quite as good as I was hoping that it’d be before trying it out. However, I do like this perfume.

The spiciness of the cinnamon isn’t there, which I really like in the original. The oakmoss and rose do give it some distinct development, but those aren’t my favorite notes and so I’m not overwhelmed with the result.

Still, I’m going with the original. I just like the fragrance more, it’s cheaper, and I don’t think there’s enough distinction here for me to own both.

If you want a formula that’s a tad more focused without the same apple pie opening, you like the slight freshness in the middle and a good amount of oak in the dry down; you might consider Paradis.

It’s one that I’d try to test out before paying that price, but I don’t think you’d be too disappointed if you liked the original. Though, you may not really see a need for it either.

Winner: Angels’ Share