“Dark rum on the rocks in a leather armchair — deliberate, masculine, with no interest in being casual.”
Sidonie Lancesseur'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, leans evening, 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
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Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.
When
- Spring, 59%
- Summer, 25%
- Fall, 100%, best
- Winter, 90%, best
- Day, 62%
- Night, 90%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Straight to Heaven smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Diptyque Tempo Eau de Parfum (70%), Vince Camuto Vince Camuto (100%), Montale Aoud Ambre (100%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Straight to Heaven last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.
When should you wear Straight to Heaven?
Straight to Heaven is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits almost any 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.