Playing with the Devil by Kilian
Brand: Kilian
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A seductive blend of juicy blood orange, peach, lychee, and blackcurrant softened by spicy florals and a warm sandalwood-vanilla base.
Is Playing with the Devil worth it?
How it smells: Opens with black currant, white peach and litchi, pimento and pepper at the heart, then dries down to vanila and sandalwood.
Scent Score: 76/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 67, reputation 93, versatility 87, layerability 78 and value 52, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Floral · Fruity Floral
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex
Key accords: Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, Blood Orange, Pimento, Pepper
Top Notes
- Black Currant
- White Peach
- Litchi
- Blood Orange
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Vanila
- Sandalwood
- Patchouli
- Cedar
- Benzoin
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Playing with the Devil by Kilian belongs to the floral fragrance family. A seductive blend of juicy blood orange, peach, lychee, and blackcurrant softened by spicy florals and a warm sandalwood-vanilla base. Playing with the Devil opens with Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, and Blood Orange. The heart brings Pimento, Pepper, Rose, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Benzoin, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Playing with the Devil
On skin, Playing with the Devil by Kilian has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Playing with the Devil opens with Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, and Blood Orange.
The heart brings Pimento, Pepper, Rose, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Benzoin, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Playing with the Devil
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, sandalwood, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pepper, patchouli, and cedar.
Order: Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, sandalwood, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Chez Bond by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share black currant, sandalwood, and cedar.
Order: Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chez Bond on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Chez Bond
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 37/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this floral scent, and they share tonka bean.
Order: Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Bogoss Blue Temptation by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Bogoss Blue Temptation brings a fruity contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bogoss Blue Temptation on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Bogoss Blue Temptation
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include jasmine, sandalwood, and patchouli.
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include sandalwood and tonka bean.
- Terre d'Hermès by Hermès — Both include pepper, patchouli, and cedar.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Playing with the Devil?
Playing with the Devil opens with Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, and Blood Orange. The heart brings Pimento, Pepper, Rose, and Jasmine. It dries down to Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Benzoin, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Playing with the Devil last, and how strong is it?
Playing with the Devil by Kilian has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Playing with the Devil?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Playing with the Devil?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, sandalwood, and patchouli. Apply Playing with the Devil first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Playing with the Devil : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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