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Cruel Intentions Tempt Me by Kilian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Kilian· 2007· Perfume

Cruel Intentions Tempt Me

7.2221Typically ~$250

Opens on bergamot, settles into an oud-woody base. Best in fall, made for dates.

WoodySpicyOrientalSweetFloral

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

Scent profile

Top notes

Heart notes

Gaiac wood Vetiver Papyrus

Base notes

Oud Amber Castoreum

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

67%

Summer

50%

Fall

100%

Day

77%

Night

100%

Where

Office

69%

Casual

82%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

89%

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Sport

32%