Sacred Wood by Kilian
Brand: Kilian
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A creamy, meditative sandalwood fragrance warmed by nutty ambrette, earthy carrot seed, and polished cedarwood.
Is Sacred Wood worth it?
How it smells: Opens with ambrette (musk mallow), carrot seeds and pink pepper, sandalwood and milk at the heart, then dries down to Atlas cedar and Mysore sandalwood.
Scent Score: 70/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 67, reputation 58, versatility 93, layerability 75 and value 52, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Woody · Sandalwood
EDP · Introduced 2014 · Unisex
Key accords: Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris
Top Notes
- Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
- Carrot Seeds
- Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
- Sandalwood
- Milk
- Amyris
- Copahu Balm
- elemi
- Caraway
Base Notes
- Atlas Cedar
- Mysore Sandalwood
- Incense
- Myrrh
- Tolu Balsam
- Amber
Occasions: Office, Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Sacred Wood by Kilian belongs to the woody fragrance family. A creamy, meditative sandalwood fragrance warmed by nutty ambrette, earthy carrot seed, and polished cedarwood. Sacred Wood opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris, Copahu Balm, elemi, and Caraway. It dries down to Atlas Cedar, Mysore Sandalwood, Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam, and Amber.
How to wear Sacred Wood
On skin, Sacred Wood 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, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Chance by Chanel. Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chance on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 2 sprays Chance and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Sacred Wood opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds, and Pink Pepper.
The heart brings Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris, Copahu Balm, elemi, and Caraway.
It dries down to Atlas Cedar, Mysore Sandalwood, Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam, and Amber.
What to layer with Sacred Wood
Chance by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and amber.
Order: Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chance on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 2 sprays Chance
Chinatown by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and amber.
Order: Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chinatown on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 2 sprays Chinatown
West Side by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood and amber.
Order: Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer West Side on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 2 sprays West Side
Fleur Diamantine by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, sandalwood, and amber.
Order: Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur Diamantine on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 2 sprays Fleur Diamantine
Ambre Chromatique by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, incense, and amber.
Order: Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ambre Chromatique on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 2 sprays Ambre Chromatique
Pairings to approach with care
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 36/99
Megamare has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 1 spray Megamare
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 39/99
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 woody scent.
Order: Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Chance by Chanel — Both include pink pepper and amber.
- Chinatown by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include sandalwood and amber.
- West Side by Bond No. 9 — Both include sandalwood and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Sacred Wood?
Sacred Wood opens with Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Carrot Seeds, and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Sandalwood, Milk, Amyris, Copahu Balm, elemi, and Caraway. It dries down to Atlas Cedar, Mysore Sandalwood, Incense, Myrrh, Tolu Balsam, and Amber.
How long does Sacred Wood last, and how strong is it?
Sacred Wood by Kilian has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Sacred Wood?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Sacred Wood?
Chance by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and amber. Apply Sacred Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chance on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Sacred Wood : 2 sprays Chance.
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