Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun

By George, this actually smells like a freshly opened can of Coca Cola! I get that zingy, fizzy twang of orange, lime, vanilla, cinnamon, corn syrup, and carbonation. The resemblance this fragrance has to a soda pop in its opening is unCANny. (See what I did there?) Unfortunately, this is but a brief moment in time. After about an hour or so, the cola note has passed, and in its place, a generic woody citrus blend. It's not unpleasant, and I don't find myself desiring to remove the fragrance after its top accord fades, but nothing that happens afterwards could compare to that first hour of glorious, inner soda-fiend satisfaction that transpired. I have scoured this entire site, read every article and forum thread about cola fragrances, and everytime I go to read the reviews there's always a handful of nay-sayers that will inform you this fragrance in particular does not actually smell like cola, and the other reviewees are mistaken, or perhaps the fragrance has not been able to stand the test of time or it's now been reformulated. All of these excuses have been enough to discourage me and prevent me from finding what I always sought in a fragrance. Until now. If you too are seeking a fragrance that smells like a can of opened "coke", you gotta try this. It's in the note list for a reason, it seems they intentionally released this fragrance to smell this way, it wasn't a random afterthought added into a press blurb for shock factor, where the fragrance actually just smells like fruits and flowers. And they delivered flawlessly. I would pay double, or triple the price to smell this fragrance, even if the opening lasted even shorter of time than it already does. But that is just due to my personal taste and scent associations. YMMV.

I didn’t like this at first, dismissed it to be generic when I sprayed it once on my skin while in Sephora. But after a couple of days while looking for something in my backpack, I was getting whiffs of this handsome smell. Kept looking where it’s coming from and I found the tester strip of this in one of the pockets. I couldn’t stop smelling it. So I went back to Sephora and got myself a sample this time. And it just clicked and I fell in love with the scent. So when I got a great deal on a 100ml bottle, I gladly added it to my collection. And man this is a compliment magnet! Got 3 compliments the first time I wore it, both women and men. My girl best friend described it as a flirty and gorgeous scent. That’s why it’s perplexing for me seeing this get so much hate. Anyway, I get a fizzy cola in the beginning that I wish would last longer, then it dries down to something woody and spicy with still a hint of the cola opening. This has a very laidback and youthful vibe. And it lasts easily 8 plus hours on my skin. Now, this is my go to chill and night out dumb reach. It’s just really quite a fun scent!

Honestly all the bad reviews make me think I'm crazy for enjoying this one so much! I first smelled this scent back in December 2018 and I fell in love with it head over heels, but couldn't justify the rather high price. The scent had been following me though, so I finally decided to treat myself for my birthday 8 months later and I'm still very much in love. I gotta admit though - it is very masculine, hardly unisex. So, ladies - beware! Personally I'm the kind of girl, who enjoys wearing masculine scents every once in a while, but I know that's not every woman's cup of tea. Also, many reviews mention that the cola note disappears quickly. I personally disagree. Yes, it gets MUCH more subtle, but it's definitely still there after a few hours! I adore both initial spritz and the dry down. One thing I hate is the bottle. It's completely opaque and very heavy - there's no way of knowing how much is left. Overall, I got myself the 100 ml bottle and I intend to use up every little drop of it. Please don't be discouraged by the bad reviews, give it a shot and you might fall in love like I did!

WOW! This opens up with an instant connection to the classic Coca Cola scent we are all familiar with, but it’s much more than just that. It has a very sexy vibe to it. I can detect each note, you start to be able to smell the light cinnamon, you get the nutmeg, you get the cedarwood, and the lime is what brings the sort of freshness and sparkle to the scent. I was expecting this to be like Roja Creation-E which also lends a cola type of scent, but it’s not. Aside from the fact they both have the colo type of vibe, they both go in different directions with it. Kilian took a more fun, sexy, playful approach to it... almost giving it that “designer” mass pleasing kind of characteristic, but still smelling of unique high quality. I think this scent can easily be worn year round. The spices will do well in the cool weather, but the lime and freshness also makes it wearable in the warmer months. It never really goes to heavy and dark, and it never really goes to light and fresh. It’s a perfect balance of both.

I'm glad I tested this one for myself and didn't rely on the reviews here. I'm a woman who adores male colognes just as much as female perfumes, with fresh spice scents like YSL Y and Bleu de Chanel topping my list. This one fits right in, but the longevity puts everyone else to shame. The longevity is amazing. I was still bathing in this 12 hours after application, every move I made reminding me of this lovely frag. Sillage wasn't too much, but it wasn't close-to-skin either. The spiciness blew me away, the nutmeg and cinnamon really come through in an almost rhubarb way once the Pepsi top note dissipates. I can't stand gourmands, yet this is a close reminder, without the cloying and sickly essence I get from them. Everything is so well blended and crafted, it makes me wonder how anyone could compare this to Axe? What Axe scents have you been smelling, because if they're this well done, I need to try some out.

This is that cute boy who hung out with your older brother, teased you when he came to your house, and always chatted up your mom in the kitchen...cute and fun with SO MUCH charisma...someone whose presence you enjoyed, someone you just loved being around. This scent is fun, fresh, sweet, and spicy. After the cola fades (cola!) I get sweet lime and cinnamon and later a hint of apple with a grounding of soft, spicy woods. So beautifully blended. I do not understand the low rating for this. It lasts all day on me - still there after 12 hours - and gets a ton of attention. Maybe I need to ease up on the application - I'm not an oversprayer usually, but I go to town with this one because I love it so much. :D

I absolutely love this perfume! I find the Coca-Cola notes extremely pleasant. Every time I wear it I think about a summer night spent on a beautiful beach club with a Cuba Libre in your hand. It's boozy, fizzy, warm, although sweet, for me it's a kind of refreshing sweet - as a summer cocktail. I get compliments very often when I wear it. People say it smells very sexy. I read below that some people say the Coca-Cola note disappears very quickly. For me, it lasts for hours. I can still taste the cola on my skin after a day. Also, is very long lasting on clothes and hair. So I would advise to spray it more on clothes than directly on skin.

Unisex but mostly masculine. Begins as a very fizzy cold Coca-Cola with a dash of lemon; then the ambiance floats to a smoked leather with a frothy masculine vanilla This is mostly for men because not just any girl can wear this; so don’t even be thinking that that girl can be you because you're probably wrong. This gives me Alex from HRH vibes: naturally eclectic, skinny, sipping on a Diet Coca-Cola with her feet resting on a Goyard trunk. *Somewhere some wanna-be is gonna be reading this, thinking “OMG this perfume review description totally describes me.” ... Well NO, THATS NOT YOU SO SHUT UP.

I think this is such an interesting fragrance, even if its not particularly complex. When first sprayed you get a blast of effervescent coca cola with lime - so distinct and unique! When completely settled it loses the cola intensity (on me) and becomes more of a standard lightly spiced, woody scent (reminiscent of a men's body wash). Although beautiful, this is a much more masculine scent and I personally wouldn't get use out of it. Something I can pass on to my husband! Moderate sillage, great longevity as a skin scent.

This is still the best cola cologne I have found. Much better and wearable than Roja Enigma, for example. 1) This smells like a cologne, but it does smell like cola! 2) I love this for summer. It captures this beautiful summer fun vibe. 3) Haters will hate because it is By Kilian and not a niche $$$$$ scent, but that doesn't take away from the unique fun of this fragrance!

I absolutely adore this! I didn’t know it was unisex, but it’s a unique smell in my opinion, and I don’t like to follow a crowd. I love the cinnamon hint, and that cola note is so refreshing. I do like spicy scents so this one is my go to! I wish it lasted a bit longer, but my body just doesn’t hold onto perfumes.

sampled this one last year and it gives me Roja enigma in the opening. only first half an hour or so then they change the direction but it is interesting to observe how similar that Coca Cola part is. Would not mind having a bottle of this, but can't find it lately. Has it been discontinued this soon?

Judging only the smell would say that this is straightforward smelling woods and coca cola with an extra dose of cinnamon. Amazing on its own right but not something expected by killian and at this price point

Such a fun fragrance! Cola with a splash of lime, dash of spice and gentle woods! Grown up sexy! Yes I like it!

These reviews make me laugh! Yes - I also get the dry down being similar to an axe body spray. And yes - I was in college in the early to mid 2000’s and this does smell like a lot of boys from that decade. If you like axe body sprays (no judging) and are looking for a “step up” then try this. I get the coke notes in the opening but it dies down fairly quickly on me and then I get mostly cedar. I was hoping with the cinnamon and nutmeg it would be more spicy. I would really have loved more spice in this. I think that would have made is really nice. I was also hoping for more of the coke notes to shine through. I was expecting almost like a Dr Pepper smell bc of the coke and the spices. This is neither fizzy or spicy. Personally it does lean more masculine to me as I’ve stated above. I warned my husband that my sent smelled masculine so he wasn’t left wondering.... This is a wearable “masculine” scent for a woman, though. I just have a sample of this from Sephora. I wouldn’t buy a whole bottle- but I’ll use up the sample for sure. Anyhow - this was fun scent to take me down memory lane. Completely in offensive - not a huge throw.

it’s a cool fragrance! Initially I was disappointed b/c I was expecting more of a sweetness but instead I was getting beer. I realized it was actually the nutmeg and the lime drawing a beer scent. Regardless, I was turned off. I went on about my day, giving it some time to dry down and fortunately it got better. It smells really nice in the air - I get Coca Cola with a shot of vodka and a slice of lime over some florals. Even tho my first impression of ‘Boys’ was not so good, I think I will grow to like it more and more. I can picture college guys wearing this on the weekends while hanging out. It is also suitable for older guys as well but the impression of it will thrive more in a fun setting. Lastly, I’m not sure if this scent would compliment a woman very well, especially the opening. I think the complete dry down is much more suited for a female. I think Kilian did Great job w/ this one and I can’t wait to explore more from this collection.

★★★★ It's been a long search for me: the search for a scent that will compliment my grooming line by TheGroomedManCo (shampoo, conditioner and beard oil) that has one of the most amazing cola scents out there. Kilian's affordable line has an awful marketing campaign, since the name/title of each perfume is borderline cringey, but this particular one won me over. It's not a realistic cola based scent per se, but it has the overall vibe throughout its lifespan, which is 7-8 hours with mild sillage after the first two hours. What is really interesting is that this is one of the two ambroxan heavy scents on the market that I don't despise (along with Chanel's Bleu) Nothing groundbreaking, but quite pleasant nevertheless. It could potentially be a good choice for a night out. Youthful, well blended, an on trend representation of the ambroxan idea that doesn't bore like most similar offerings.

So, I was in Sephora with my wife and unfortunately was having some sinus issues, which inhibited my ability to smell. However, my wife smelled this and was completely enamored with it. So, I bought it. After about 4 days my olfactory senses returned and upon my first sniff, I thought it was pleasant. Was it 75.00 pleasant for a 1 ounce bottle. Absolutely not! For a niche house, I am completely let down. I understand that they were recently bought out by a major brand but this is so main-stream and simple. The only way they are charging this much for this is because of their name in the niche industry. Heck, even Gucci is putting out challenging and decent scents. I will more than likely be returning this to Sephora soon and getting something else. Something with a little more testicular fortitude. 4/10

This is one of those perfumes I wish would always smell of the top notes and would never dry down. My first impression was this delicious smell of Coke I couldn't get enough of. It isn't too sweet, like what those Coke flavored candies taste like. It's perfectly balanced, and you can almost smell the fizziness in it. It's like enjoying an ice-cold Coke served with a slice of lemon when you're on holiday and it inexplicably tastes so much better than back home. But then much too quickly, it dries down into a pleasant yet generic cedar men's cologne. Whether that sounds good or bad to you, you should keep in mind that the decline in price means the longevity suffered and the silage isn't comparable to what I've previously seen in the By Killian main range.

I came across this one and the new collection by accident in Sephora. This scent sounds interesting. Name aside (super lame and difficult to remember) for a fragrance with 3 notes, it has a cool concept with some notes you'd never imagine in a fragrance and with this type of blend. The notes are coca cola, cinnamon and cedarwood (as described in Sephora advertising) and I will give Kilian credit for making something rather "odd and interesting". Initial spray that coca cola note is there. It's loud and it smells spicy. The scent quickly dries, and your left with mostly cedarwood. Definitely a cologne for a guy, but performance is terrible. Grab a sample and see for yourself. Overall, fragrance is interesting, but unfortunately falls short. 5/10