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I love smoky perfumes but a lot of them go full BBQ on my skin. Smoking Hot doesn’t do that. The smoke is def there, but it’s wrapped in vanilla and cinnamon so it feels sexy instead of harsh. I don’t get tons of apple, more like a warm fruity sweetness in the background. It’s very Kilian, polished and a little extra. Not something I’d wear to the office, but for colder nights it’s amazing. I do think it’s overpriced, but the scent itself is really good.
This smells like wearing a black wool coat in cold weather, if that makes sense. The black pepper is sharp at first, almost nose-tickly, but it settles into this dry musky thing that feels really modern. I don’t get a huge oud moment, more like a dark woody shadow in the background. It’s not cozy-sweet despite the tonka, so don’t expect something gourmand. Really nice and stylish, but def not a crowd-pleaser in the usual compliment-getter way. More for people who like weird little spicy perfumes.
This one is honestly pretty addictive. I get a sweet apple-cinnamon thing right away, but it’s not cheap candle vibes to me because the smoke comes in and makes it darker. Kinda smells like eating spiced apple dessert next to a fireplace while wearing a leather jacket. The bourbon vanilla smooths everything out after an hour and it gets softer, more cozy. My only issue is the opening is a bit loud and almost too sweet for 10 minutes. After that it’s great. Lasts around 7 hours on me with decent projection.
I love how straight-up this is. It opens with a big hit of black pepper, like freshly cracked pepper rather than some vague “spicy” note, then it gets softer with musk and a little patchouli underneath. It’s dry, warm, and kinda clean at the same time. Not beast mode on me, more like a solid 6 hours with moderate projection. My only complaint is it can feel a bit linear after the first hour, but honestly I don’t mind because the vibe is so good. Very CDG in the best way.
Wonderwood feels simple at first, then you realize it’s layered really well. The bergamot pops for like five minutes, then it’s all about that dry sandalwood and peppery warmth. No sweetness, no vanilla, no trendy BR540 vibe, thank god. It’s more mature and artsy, but still sexy in a low-key way. I get compliments from people who usually hate perfume because it doesn’t smell loud or chemical. Lasting power is great on my skin, easily 8 hours. Totally worth sampling if you love woods.
I love this because it doesn’t try to be sweet or mass-appealing. It’s just woods, spice, and confidence. The nutmeg is cozy without going gourmand, and the oud is really tame here, more polished than funky. If you’re scared of oud, this is honestly a great place to start. It smells niche but not impossible to wear. I’d wear it to the office, dinner, cold weather walks, whatever. Projection is moderate but the scent trail is so good. Absolute staple if you like woody fragrances.
Wonderwood is one of those scents I keep sniffing on my wrist like a weirdo. It’s dry and woody but not boring at all. The pepper gives it a little sparkle at the start, then the sandalwood and guaiac wood take over and it gets super smooth. Kinda reminds me of wearing a black sweater in a fancy wooden hotel lobby, if that makes sense lol. Performance is solid, not beast mode, but it hangs around all day on clothes. Easy 5/5 for me.
Tbh I didn’t expect to love this as much as I do. The opening is super green and peppery, almost like snapping a fresh bell pepper in half, but then it gets smoother with white musk and smoke. It’s not cozy, not sexy in the typical way, but it has this magnetic “what are you wearing?” vibe. I’ve gotten more compliments on this than on way sweeter perfumes. Lasts about 6-8 hours on my skin. Really special stuff.
This one is addictive to me. It has that clean aldehyde sparkle, but underneath there’s patchouli and incense keeping it dark and smoky. I wouldn’t call it sexy in a typical sweet/date-night way, but it has a mysterious pull. Like someone wearing a black coat in the rain. Super unisex too, no leaning too masculine or feminine. I get compliments, but usually from people saying “what IS that?” which is the best kind tbh. Lasts great on skin, even better on fabric.
This smells like walking through a wet greenhouse with something metallic and smoky happening in the background. The green bell pepper note is wild but somehow addictive, and the gunpowder/smoke thing gives it this cool edge. I wouldn’t call it pretty, but I’d 100% call it beautiful. It’s sharp, green, clean, and a little strange. Performance is solid on me, not beast mode but lasts most of the day. If you’re bored of citrus freshies, try this.
I really like this one, it’s got that dark pine thing going on but not in a cheap car freshener way at all. More like walking through a damp forest with fancy amber on your sweater. The soil tincture sounds weird but honestly it gives it character and keeps it from being just another woody amber. Performance is solid too, like 7-ish hours on me with moderate projection. My only issue is it can feel a bit serious, almost moody, so I wouldn’t reach for it every day. Still, super unique and very well done.
I wanted to love this because the black pepper opening is super cool and dry, almost like cracking fresh pepper over warm skin. But after 20 mins it gets a bit murky on me, with some patchouli and musk hanging around, and it never really develops into anything that exciting. It’s wearable and definitely has that Comme des Garçons weird-minimal vibe, just not something I’d reach for often. Projection is moderate for the first hour then it sits pretty close. Nice if you like dry spicy scents, but tbh I expected more punch.
Ecstasy is interesting, but I can’t say I’m obsessed. I get a pretty clear pine note at first, mixed with this damp soil vibe that’s cool for like 20 minutes, then it turns more woody and slightly sweet from the tonka. It kinda feels like walking through a forest after rain, but with a fancy amber base trying to dress it up. Performance is decent on me, around 6 hours, but projection is pretty moderate. I respect it because it’s not generic, but tbh I wouldn’t reach for it often. Nice sample, not a full bottle for me.
Smoking Hot is decent, but I expected more drama from Kilian tbh. The apple and cinnamon opening is really nice, kinda like a boozy fall dessert near a fireplace, then the smoke rolls in pretty quickly. I like the vibe, but after an hour it gets a little flat and the vanilla isn’t as rich as I wanted. It smells good, just not super memorable, especially for the price. Performance is okay on me, maybe 6 hours, with moderate projection. Fun to wear in cold weather, but I wouldn’t rush to buy a full bottle.
This could’ve been too harsh, but somehow it’s smooth as hell. I get cashmeran giving it that soft fuzzy texture, with guaiac wood making it darker and a little smoky. It smells like expensive furniture, dry spices, and clean skin all at once. Very unisex too, not leaning too cologne-y or too sweet. I wouldn’t call it a compliment bomb, but people notice it in a quiet way. For me it’s a perfect fall/winter signature. 5 stars, no hesitation.
This is basically a whole forest bottled up, but in the cleanest, coolest way. I get a spicy nutmeg opening, then it turns into this smooth sandalwood/cashmeran thing that feels super polished. Not smoky campfire, not dirty oud, just dry, warm, expensive woods. I love that it’s weird but still totally wearable. Comme des Garçons can be a bit artsy for daily use, but this one hits the sweet spot. Lasts around 7-8 hours on me and sits nicely without choking people out.
This is basically my ideal green fragrance. It feels natural and strange at the same time, like jungle air mixed with dry smoke and vetiver. The palm tree note gives it this humid leafy vibe, but the smoky part keeps it from becoming spa-like. I love that it doesn’t smell like anything else in my collection. Not a safe blind buy for everyone, but if you like green scents with personality, this is incredible. Super underrated IMO.
Hard to believe this has been around for a while because it still smells futuristic. The mandarin gives a tiny flash of brightness at the start, but the real star is that smoky tea/amber drydown. It’s smooth, dry, slightly dusty, and very chic. Nothing loud or sugary, just perfectly balanced weirdness. I’ve tested tons of niche scents that try to be “conceptual” and end up unwearable, but CDG 2 actually works in real life. 5 stars from me, especially if you’re tired of smelling like everyone else.
Amazingreen is one of those scents that reminds me why I love Comme des Garçons. It’s green, smoky, dry, and kinda futuristic. I mostly get vetiver, palm leaves, and this faint hazelnut warmth that stops it from feeling too cold. It smells expensive without smelling “luxury counter,” if that makes sense. Nothing sweet, nothing basic, just super cool and confident. I wear it when I want to smell different but still clean. 5/5 easy.
I love wearing this to work because it smells clean but not boring. The aldehydes make it crisp and almost metallic at first, then I get cedar and a soft incense trail. It feels professional, but with a little weird CDG edge. Like, way more interesting than another blue fragrance or basic musk. Projection is moderate, which is perfect for office wear, and it lasts most of the day on my clothes. If you want something elegant but still kinda eccentric, this is a gem.
