Moonlight in Heaven Kilian 2016

When I recently had the opportunity to finally get to grips with the Kilian fragrances, I decided on the name and tried Moonlight in Heaven, among others. I didn't know the fragrances before, only by sight, but if I had been familiar with them beforehand, I would definitely have gone for this fragrance, not only from the name but also from the scent pyramid. I like these soft and lovely scents with tonka, (coconut) milk, rice or similar.

At first, I couldn't get into Moonlight in Heaven at all. The scent was so soft on the skin and almost a little synthetic. Somehow it didn't go together. I noticed pepper, pleasantly subtle. The citrus notes completely passed me by, but I'm sure I would have noticed them if I hadn't dismissed it so much at the beginning.

I have to admit that the fragrance developed beautifully. It took about 4-5 hours, but what I perceived as incongruous at the beginning has surprisingly developed into a very beautiful, soft, flattering fragrance.

Relatively aquatic at first, it is now creamy. Initially incongruous, it is now wonderfully harmonious and blended. Very pleasant, subtle coconut note and lovely tonka bean. Vetivier gives a pleasant elegance, but is super discreet. The fragrance does not slip into the dairy rice category, because Moonlight in Heaven is grown-up. Incidentally, for me it clearly falls into the women's fragrance category, in my opinion it smells far too much like a milk bath for a man.

What I can confirm is that the sillage is really very subtle; I suspect that even if I sprayed the fragrance on more generously, neither I nor others would notice it clearly. I don't have to beguile everyone with my fragrance, but I like the fact that when I move, a little cloud of scent rises into my nose. And if I wave my wrist just a few centimetres in front of my face, I no longer notice it.

All in all, I'm torn: on the one hand, it takes so long for the fragrance to develop in a way that suits me. Secondly, it's so subtle that I probably wouldn't get much use out of it. Thirdly, it's not overly special or individual, it's just beautiful. Oh damn, that brings us to point four: if it has enough time, it's simply beautiful.