Angels’ Share, a Kilian Paris eau de parfum released in 2020, pays tribute to the cognac family of which Kilian Hennessy is the heir. Benoist Lapouza sets a cognac oil in the opening, over a blend of oak, cinnamon and tonka bean, and a base of sandalwood, praline and vanilla. A cognac essence gives the fragrance its natural caramel color.
One signed reading: writing for Marie Claire UK, Rebecca Fearn finds a rich, warming fragrance for the colder months, woody and spicy at the opening, lighter than expected in the drydown, whose gourmand side stays sweet without turning cloying.
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Rebecca Fearn, Marie Claire UK
Rebecca Fearn, a freelance beauty journalist, reviewed Angels’ Share in April 2025 for Marie Claire UK. She took it up during the colder months, when she wanted something rich and warming, and says it makes her feel elegant and luxurious, whatever her budget.
At the opening, the oak and cognac leave her with a woody, spicy, intoxicating impression. In the drydown, a sense of freshness gives it an unexpected lightness: the fragrance stays rich and dense, but she finds it approachable for those who usually prefer simpler compositions.
What she loves most is its gourmand side: vanilla, praline and cinnamon make it sweet without being cloying. She sees it as a good answer to the gourmand trend for anyone seeking a fragrance that is both fresh and warm.
She likes how it smells on her and on others, and the fact that it was designed to honor Kilian Hennessy’s family heritage. She considers it a good way into the house.
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