By Kilian

Born into one of France’s most illustrious dynasties of fine liquors, Kilian Hennessy translates the sensibility and vision inherited from his ancestors into the realm of perfume. A culture of ultimate luxury and his bold, rule-breaking approach define the KILIAN PARIS brand that bears his name.


While the name Hennessy implies a family tree, the name Kilian is the personification of passion. Kilian Hennessy’s unique life experiences shape his creative pursuits, and his fragrances are inspired by his personal memories. Heritage, world travels, artist encounters, exotic flavors, indulgent addictions, and a flirtatious confidence all form the basis for Kilian Hennessy’s dazzling creative spirit and his approach to fragrance. Kilian Hennessy believes that perfume is not only a weapon of seduction, but also a symbolic armor, a shield of protection from the outside world.

Twisting traditional French luxury with his own bold approach, Kilian Hennessy has created his contemporary take on French perfumery with a nod to the artisans of the past. A true Master of Scent, he works closely with renowned noses as he guides the creation of each scent. Known for his long-lasting accords reminiscent of luxurious French fragrances from eras past, Kilian Hennessy makes no compromises on the quality of ingredients, favoring the raw and rare and reaching for a rich heritage that stretches back centuries. The resulting scents create a passionate dance between the conventional and the unorthodox.