By Kilian
Straight to Heaven EDP
“Dark rum on the rocks in a leather armchair — deliberate, masculine, with no interest in being casual.”
Calice Becker's 2007 launch in By Kilian's L'Œuvre Noire collection — one of Kilian's earliest boozy-niche compositions and the predecessor to Angels' Share. A rum-patchouli-woody unisex fragrance with rum and dried fruits at the top, a patchouli-nutmeg-jasmine heart, and a Virginia cedar-musk-amber-vanilla base with guaiac wood, tonka, and leather. Performs strongest in fall and winter, evening, 9-10 hours with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Rum-saffron-tobacco combination is beautifully masculine
- ●Sophisticated boozy oriental that doesn't collapse into sweetness
- ●Excellent cold-weather depth
Trade-offs
- ●Very seasonal — essentially fall/winter only
- ●Boozy opener may seem strong in smaller spaces
Notes
Top
Rum
Dried FruitsMid
Patchouli
Nutmeg
Jasmine
HedioneBase
Virginia Cedar
Musk
Amber
Vanilla
Guaiac Wood
Tonka
LeatherPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Straight to Heaven last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 88/100) with strong projection.
When should you wear Straight to Heaven?
Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, special occasion.
Is Straight to Heaven worth it?
At $220–$450, yes for this tier. Rum-saffron-tobacco combination is beautifully masculine. Sophisticated boozy oriental that doesn't collapse into sweetness.
Details
- Perfumer
- Calice Becker
- Collection
- The Liquors