A Taste of Heaven by Kilian
Brand: Kilian
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A Taste of Heaven presents a polished, sophisticated take on the classic lavender fougère, pairing herbal bitterness with cool florals and earthy moss. Its elegant structure feels tailored and distinctive, making it especially appealing for dressed-up daytime wear or restrained evening occasions.
Is A Taste of Heaven worth it?
How it smells: Opens with absinthe and bergamot, lavender and rose at the heart, then dries down to oakmoss and patchouli.
Scent Score: 68/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 67, reputation 84, versatility 87, layerability 34 and value 52, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for the office and evenings. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2007 · Men
Key accords: Absinthe, Bergamot, Lavender, Rose, Geranium, Oakmoss
Top Notes
- Absinthe
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Oakmoss
- Patchouli
- Ambergris
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Office, Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
A Taste of Heaven by Kilian belongs to the fougère fragrance family. A refined aromatic fougère blending bitter absinthe and bright bergamot with cool lavender, floral geranium, and a mossy, subtly ambery base. A Taste of Heaven opens with Absinthe and Bergamot. The heart brings Lavender, Rose, and Geranium. It dries down to Oakmoss, Patchouli, Ambergris, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear A Taste of Heaven
On skin, A Taste of Heaven by Kilian has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Pour Homme by Azzaro. Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Pour Homme on top for fougère lift. Start with 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 2 sprays Pour Homme and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
A Taste of Heaven opens with Absinthe and Bergamot.
The heart brings Lavender, Rose, and Geranium.
It dries down to Oakmoss, Patchouli, Ambergris, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with A Taste of Heaven
Pour Homme by Azzaro
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Strong Match · 85/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, lavender, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Pour Homme on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 2 sprays Pour Homme
Fougere Bergamot by Dossier
Strong Match · 85/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, lavender, and geranium.
Order: Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fougere Bergamot on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 2 sprays Fougere Bergamot
Viking by Creed
Strong Match · 82/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share absinthe, bergamot, and rose.
Order: Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Viking on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 2 sprays Viking
Viking Cologne by Creed
Strong Match · 82/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, lavender, and geranium.
Order: Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Viking Cologne on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 2 sprays Viking Cologne
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme by Paco Rabanne
Strong Match · 82/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share lavender, geranium, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Paco Rabanne Pour Homme on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 2 sprays Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Pairings to approach with care
Alien by Mugler
Not Recommended · 31/99
Alien has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Alien brings a floral contrast to this fougère scent.
Order: Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Alien on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 1 spray Alien
Overture Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 36/99
Overture Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture Man brings an oriental contrast to this fougère scent, and they share geranium and patchouli.
Order: Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 1 spray Overture Man
Related fragrances and why
- Pour Homme by AzzaroBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, lavender, and oakmoss.
- Fougere Bergamot by Dossier — Both include bergamot, lavender, and geranium.
- Viking by Creed — Both include absinthe, bergamot, and rose.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for A Taste of Heaven?
A Taste of Heaven opens with Absinthe and Bergamot. The heart brings Lavender, Rose, and Geranium. It dries down to Oakmoss, Patchouli, Ambergris, and Tonka Bean.
How long does A Taste of Heaven last, and how strong is it?
A Taste of Heaven by Kilian has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear A Taste of Heaven?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with A Taste of Heaven?
Pour Homme by Azzaro is its strongest match (85% compatibility). Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, lavender, and oakmoss. Apply A Taste of Heaven first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Pour Homme on top for fougère lift. Start with 2 sprays A Taste of Heaven : 2 sprays Pour Homme.
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