More about By Kilian Dark Lord
Dark Lord by Kilian opens with fiery black pepper and bright bergamot, laced with the dark spice of smoky cloves, before unfolding into sultry jasmine sambac wrapped in smooth rum. Bold and magnetic, it moves with the quiet authority of a figure who commands attention without a word. It feels like stepping from a sleek black car into a rain-slicked street, the city lights catching on polished leather. Alberto Morillas composed it as a portrait of power and intrigue, each layer revealing a deeper shadow.
Featured Notes
Dark Lord opens with Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Cloves, a heart of Jasmine Sambac, Rum, Davana, Birch, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Leather, Vetiver.
- Top Notes
- Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Cloves
- Heart Notes
- Jasmine Sambac, Rum, Davana, Birch
- Base Notes
- Oakmoss, Amber, Leather, Vetiver
Longevity & Projection
Dark Lord by By Kilian offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to winter and the night.
What does Dark Lord smell like?
Dark Lord opens with Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Cloves, develops into a heart of Jasmine Sambac, Rum, Davana, Birch, and settles into a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Leather, Vetiver, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Dark Lord last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Dark Lord has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Dark Lord?
Fragrances with a similar character include Ombre Leather, Under the Stars, Absolu Aventus. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Dark Lord — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Dark Lord samples?
You can buy authentic Dark Lord by By Kilian samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Dark Lord by By Kilian is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Cloves, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




