Kilian Dark Lord EDP

Description

Kilian Dark Lord EDP ("Ex Tenebris Lux") is Alberto Morillas's study in contrast, a sharp pepper-and-bergamot opening gives way to jasmine sambac soaked in rum, before dropping into a dense base of nagarmotha, cedar, vetiver, and patchouli. It's one of the darker, more polarizing entries in the Kilian catalog, built for wearers who want presence, not a crowd-pleaser.

Scent Character

• Woody: 30%
• Floral: 20%
• Spicy: 20%
• Fresh: 10%
• Sweet: 10%
• Earthy & Resinous: 10%

Translation: a woody-floral-spicy composition. Jasmine and pepper sit atop a dense, earthy base. The earthy depth comes from nagarmotha and vetiver rather than true agarwood.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Sichuan Pepper, Madagascar Pepper, Bergamot

Heart: Indian Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Rum, Davana

Base: Nagarmotha, Atlas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli

Performance

• Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate to strong
• Projection: 2–3 ft for the first hour, settling closer after

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter
• Evening and night-out wear
• Marketed for men, though the jasmine-forward heart wears unisex

Skip for: office or daytime settings. This one is intense and best saved for after dark.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
House: Kilian Paris
Launched: 2018

Try Before You Commit

Sample Dark Lord before committing to the full bottle: 1mL from $9.99, 5mL from $44.99, or 10mL from $74.99.

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FAQ

Is Dark Lord for men or women? Marketed for men, though its jasmine-heavy heart wears well unisex.

How long does it last? 7–9 hours with moderate-to-strong sillage.

Does it contain real oud? No. The earthy base comes from nagarmotha and vetiver, not agarwood.

Is it a beginner-friendly Kilian scent? Not really. Reviewers are split on Dark Lord; it's intense and polarizing rather than an easy crowd-pleaser.