Smoking Hot
tobacco up front, then fruity, settling into smoky.
About
Smoking Hot by By Kilian is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Smoking Hot was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathieu Nardin. Top notes are Apple, Smoke and Cinnamon; middle notes are Tobacco, Vanilla and Moss; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Licorice, Orcanox™, Iso…
Nose: Mathieu Nardin
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownDrydown· 6h+
Bourbon Vanilla, Licorice, Orcanox™, Iso E Super, Clary Sage
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Smoking Hot smell like?
tobacco up front, then fruity, settling into smoky. Dominant accords: tobacco, fruity, smoky.
What notes are in Smoking Hot?
Top: Apple, Smoke, Cinnamon. Heart: Tobacco, Vanilla, Moss. Base: Bourbon Vanilla, Licorice, Orcanox™, Iso E Super, Clary Sage.
How long does Smoking Hot last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Smoking Hot loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Smoking Hot best for?
Winter is the top pick (43%). Fall is second at 41%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Smoking Hot?
Night wear leads at 76%. Day is a secondary pick at 24%.
Is Smoking Hot for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 42% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Smoking Hot?
Composed by Mathieu Nardin. Released in 2023.
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