A Kiss From A Rose

By Kilian A Kiss from a Rose dupe, inspired by the original

By Kilian released A Kiss from a Rose in 2021, a modern rose built on the idea of petals and thorns, beautiful and a little dangerous. Made with perfumer Alberto Morillas, it sets a velvety rose against a sharp green edge.

The Story Behind the Scent

Kilian Hennessy wanted a rose that was neither sweet nor old fashioned, so A Kiss from a Rose plays soft petals against a green, almost bitter freshness. Green notes and bergamot open it crisp, a rich rose and jasmine bloom through the heart, and a clean base of musk and amber keeps it contemporary. It is romantic without being heavy, the kind of rose that feels current.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We do not claim this is identical, because no interpretation is. What we have built follows the same modern rose signature of the original, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil so it projects clearly early on and lingers longer than a typical spray. A little goes a long way.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a modern, refined rose that is not sugary. It works year round, day or evening, and wears easily as a unisex scent.

Notes

Top: Green Notes, Bergamot

Heart: Rose, Jasmine

Base: Musk, Amber

How it Smells

It opens fresh and green, with a crisp bergamot lift and a stem like bitterness that keeps the rose from feeling sweet.

The heart is a rich, velvety rose rounded by jasmine, and the base stays clean and modern with musk and a soft amber. It feels romantic and contemporary at once, a rose with a little edge.

Common Questions

Is this the original By Kilian fragrance?

No. It is our own interpretation of the A Kiss from a Rose accord, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil. It is not the branded fragrance.

Is it a sweet rose?

No, it leans fresh and green rather than sweet. The bitter green edge keeps the rose modern and refined.

Is it unisex?

Yes. A clean, green rose like this wears well on anyone.

When should I wear it?

It works year round, day or evening, and is a good pick when you want a rose that feels contemporary.

How does it compare to a classic rose perfume?

It is less powdery and old fashioned than many rose scents, with a green sharpness that makes it feel current.

How long does it last?

Built at a high oil concentration, most wearers get a full day on skin and longer on fabric.

Disclaimer

By Kilian and A Kiss from a Rose are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to By Kilian in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.