A Taste of Heaven, from By Kilian was released in 2007. The perfumer behind this creation is Calice Becker. The notes are Amber, Bergamot, Costus, Geranium, Lavender, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Rose, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Wormwood.
I'll just start by saying that By Killian as a brand has an excellent brand image and the packaging and presentation of the products is nothing short of stunning. The reason I mention this after several reviews(and purchases) of By Killian fragrances is because of the evocative colour of this juice. It works really well in the ad campaign with the slighty macabre, almost gothic old world styling. That menacing green colour implies some kind of magic elixir, maybe a poison or psychotropic liquor like Absynthe. Well looks can be deceiving because this is quite a safe outing from the house but at the same time is quite a unique take on the lavender theme. Didn't make me immediately stand up and take notice like Straight to heaven did but it's an instantly likable fragrance. An interesting blend which opens with bergamot and then quickly becomes a green scent in a way? fresh and a bit mossy maybe the absinthe too? In the main I can detect lavender backed by vanilla and tonka which is really well done and also has qualities which make for a soft pleasant drydown. Needless to say the blend is really good and it's hard to pick out the individual notes. Good but not great, if it speaks to you and you can afford it I say go for it.
I'll just start by saying that By Killian as a brand has an excellent brand image and the packaging and presentation of the products is nothing short of stunning. The reason I mention this after several reviews(and purchases) of By Killian fragrances is because of the evocative colour of this juice. It works really well in the ad campaign with the slighty macabre, almost gothic old world styling. That menacing green colour implies some kind of magic elixir, maybe a poison or psychotropic liquor like Absynthe. Well looks can be deceiving because this is quite a safe outing from the house but at the same time is quite a unique take on the lavender theme. Didn't make me immediately stand up and take notice like Straight to heaven did but it's an instantly likable fragrance. An interesting blend which opens with bergamot and then quickly becomes a green scent in a way? fresh and a bit mossy maybe the absinthe too? In the main I can detect lavender backed by vanilla and tonka which is really well done and also has qualities which make for a soft pleasant drydown. Needless to say the blend is really good and it's hard to pick out the individual notes. Good but not great, if it speaks to you and you can afford it I say go for it.