Gold Knight

I wasn’t sure what to expect from Gold Knight, but as I’ve had so much success with this house with such perfumes like Intoxicated, Back to Black, A Taste of Heaven, Straight To Heaven Extreme, Smoke For The Soul, Apple Brandy, Noir Aphrodisiaque, and Single Malt, I knew I had to give a bottle a try even without testing it. First reaction: not what I was expecting. It’s cold out and I don’t think I’m in the right mood. The quality is there, I like pieces of it, but I’m not in the right mood. Did I make a mistake? Second wearing: ok, I know what to expect. I’m in the mood and this is good, really good. Definitely not a mistake! Back to Black vibe like others mentioned but with a floral aspect that is somewhat dandyfied. Warm honey. Develops and interacts in a couple different ways. Yes, very pleasant olfactory experience for sure. A big fan of anise but however it’s done in this, my nose isn’t picking it up in way like it does with for example, Lolita Lempicka. I can see why the ratings on this are off. Most people get a chance to smell frags once and if lucky get a complete wearing and then write a review. If I were to only wear this once or sample it haphazardly, I’m not sure what I would write. It’s not completely unusual but it has an unusal aspect at first. You see you have a somewhat masculine aspect competing with a light feminine aspect. Very interesting in that respect. It’s marketed as a men’s fragrance and this is definitely not a manly man’s fragrance. You have to stick with this one a little more than 15 minutes if you’re a male. In fact you will need a few wearings at different times and moods. I actually think it would be much more appealing to a woman sensual wise. It’s a very sensual fragrance, but if you can get used to it, give it a full wearing, you’ll see it’s high level of competence. Most perfumes are made to grab you at first. A lot of times you can get sick of those easily. This one is like the wise turtle that catches up with the hare that is fast out of the gates. The turtle is rewarded at the finish line. Kilian has been making fragrances for a while now on his own terms, and it’s a fragrance that is definitely an example of an experienced director that knows it’s not about just the intro, but the long term. This is a wise perfume that isn’t going after anything or competing for anything other than a pure sensual experience of satisfaction. Easily a 4.25 out of 5.

I don't get the hate on this! I blind bought a full bottle half off, complete with the impressive coffret that is quite heavy. I use it as a small jewelry box for cufflinks because you can take the fragrance bottle insert out. Props to Kilian for the best packaging. The bottle itself is also very nice, having the ceramic with neat designs in it. The refill system is actually ingenious; it stops filling once it's full. Mind you, you can just buy the refill and fill your own bottle/atomizer to save money if you don't care for the extras. But I think the coffret/bottle is worth it--especially if you don't have other Kilians. This and Moonlight in Heaven have the best coffret/box. Scent-wise, other reviewers are correct that it's similar to Back to Black. Put plainly short, it's a darker version of Back to Black with an extra dose of honey and much less powdery-ness. There's some chocolate-like qualities to it, and the patchouli mixes perfectly with it. It's not for everyone, but it's for most. It's niche, but not really anyone is going to find it awful. Most will like it. I say that as someone from the rather conservative Southern USA. I hate to use the word, but it's sultry--just what you'd wanna wear on that hot date. It's suave, almost edible. It's not so dark that it's not fresh, but it's not so fresh that it's generic and only good for Summer. Tom Ford would call it unisex, but this is definitely a man's scent. It pairs well with its sister, Woman in Gold, which I just bought my girlfriend. How romantic! The season for this is probably best suited for Fall/Winter, but I could see this being year-round, especially if worn at night. This isn't the best office fragrance, as it's pretty heavy and smells like a date. However, I'll still wear to the office--even with my suits. My friends had a pool party last month in the heat of August in Mississippi, and let me tell you: this scent carried across the air incredibly well--absolute sillage monster! Lasted well in the heat, too. I got compliments from 2 different friends on 2 occasions that evening who were very impressed with it; neither of whom are fragrance nerds. 9.5/10 full bottle worthy (sometimes 10/10 or 8.5/10), 10/10 sillage beast, 9/10 longevity (performance here has varied for me, but overall has been great).

I bought the 30ml travel set off of the back of testing from a couple of samples I was given ...... God damn, this is a beautiful monster! That combination of anise and honey just is the best thing ever, whilst the weight of the vanilla is spot on. The patch gets just the right amount of dirty for a By Kilian..... I bloody love this!! I’ve tried several from the house over the past couple of years and whilst I’ve not disliked any in particular, I’ve never been wowed enough to buy any, weighted against their cost but with Gold Knight, I didn’t hesitate for a second. It was the anise that won me over, no question and at points in its development, I could definitely detect echoes of Jacques Cavalier‘s Opium pour Homme EDP (blue case original, minus the black currant) which, being a MASSIVE fan of, sealed the deal. In some respects, I’m a bit disappointed that I didn’t buy the 50ml in it’s beautiful Klimt inspired coffret but at the end of the day, I’m not sure I could wear this one too often to justify it. It’s a stunning fragrance but heavy..... very heavy and for me, 2 sprays on skin gives me 10+ hours longevity, with a good 4ft + projection & huge sillage..... and on clothes, it lasts for days in cold weather; it’s just that bold on me, so what I’ve bought will last a long time. Big, bold, brash & unapologetic...... but a classy and refined bad boy too. You’ve definitely got to wear this one with confidence. You can’t just put it on casually and forget about it: it’s not possible and besides, it won’t let you.

I actually really like this fragrance. I do understand where people are coming from when saying it is too similar to Back to Black. They don't start out the same but do get more similar as time goes on. I would say Gold Knight reminds me of a flanker to Back to Black. In Gold Kight, that smoky tobacco note and the fruity notes (cherry/raspberry) are replaced with anise. The anise gives Gold Knight a medicinal note that I quite like. I find the two fragrances quite different in the beginning. They get more similar when the honey note starts to make it's presence known. I do like how the anise note in Gold Knight cuts through the honey note. It cools the scent down a bit whereas the cherry/raspberry notes in BTB add a bit more heat and sweetness. I wore these scents side by side and like them pretty equally. I get monster lasting power with both. I still smell them both the next morning. I get good projection with both too. That said, I already own BTB and can't see adding another $300 honey fragrance. If I didn't own BTB, it would be a tough call between the two. I could see Gold Knight being perfect for someone who likes honey but wants a scent that is a bit cooler then BTB.

Pure elegance! It took me some time to appreciate this perfume but now i love it. Kilian was inspired from a painting created by Gustav Klimt called "The golden knight" and imagined this perfume and the presentation (this coffret!). I think that this fragrance brings all the elegant, noble and mascluline elements of this knight in gold. This perfume is refined, it's sweet but not in a cute way, it's sexy, dark and seductive. The honey is the main note here, a bit animalic, compined with an earthy but not dirty patchouli, bergamot, anise that gives a kind of fresh vibe and vanilla. Performance is beastly, it lasts for more than 14+ hours on my skin with good projection. The sillage of this fragrance is addictive and you will appreciate it more if you smell it on someone else. This leans masculine in my opinion, i can imagine it on a date, night, in a black shirt. I am not the biggest fan of Kilian but this has grabbed my attention! It's a grower..

Love it. Don't get the anise or bergamot, but the rest is amazing. The honey stays for ages on my skin with the vanilla and patchouli supporting at the back. Really don't get the Opium pour homme references, as don't get anything close to Opium, and I am sitting here now with a bottle of Opium aftershave, and a bottle of EDT from 17 and 18 years ago (both in very good condition) . Maybe it smells like OPIUM edp which I haven't smelled? Gold Knight is lovely though, with excellent longevity and very good sillage. Prefer it to Back to Black. EDIT - Getting better and better. On a cold day, the strength of this is unbelievable. Still nothing like Opium and in fact not even a note smells similar. I have honestly never smelt anything else like this - in the best possible way.

Not sure how I feel about this one, although I will say from the notes and really even the scent, you would assume this is a cold weather scent. However, I feel it comes across fairly flat in the lower temps and in warmer spring weather the anis really helps lift the whole thing. I was initially unimpressed, but wearing it in warmer temps has had me reconsider my opinion, at least a little. I will still say it seems fairly basic and personally I feel it’s a more dry smelling honey rather than syrupy sweet. Would still likely prefer others over this including the l’Envol line, and the original Givenchy Gentleman, which I find personally more interesting.

Recently picked up Kilian’s cellars discovery set and this is one of the vials. After today’s wear, I’m seriously thinking of grabbing the 50ml refill. This is a sweet, earthy intoxicating drop. Beautifully blended. The honey and patchouli take this to a different dimension. Somebody mentions there’s a mint smell. I get this minty green aroma to begin, possibly from the anise, but it settles down and blends in. I’ve never owned a Kilian before. The price had put me off buying a bottle, but the quality merits an investment. I’m going in. Outstanding frag 👌🏻 Edit: The projection during the first 3-4 hours is insane. That’s off 3 dots. 🔥

This fragrance is definitely unisex for sure. The honey in this scent is more of a smooth/creamy type of expensive honey. For someone that wants to smell expensive, yet yummy at the same time... you will not be disappointed! (If you have ever tried manuka honey or clover honey, the scent will be extremely similar to those expensive honey) For some unknown reason, I can’t seem to like Woman in Gold that much comparing to Gold Knight. Woman in Gold is a more mature scent, while Gold Knight can work on both men and women. (My husband said “it smells like honey... just honey” when I sprayed it on him)

Starting with a almost clove like smell together w anise, its a extremely pleasing honey, not to sweet and more dense and raw, it has a top off sweet bergamott, simply its a patchouli honey spice perfume, its not loud or airy so its a long lasting mid projecting night time fragrance, very calming and mature, I dont often say this but this smells like a rich persons parfum, natural rich and smooth For ppl worried about the anise i can say its very subtle and well blended, its what the other ppl describe as menthol like, its not in the least minty to my nose

This one is definitely noteworthy. Gold Knight has this bergamot-anise bite in its opening. Then it dries down to this warm, vanilla-honey-patchouli bomb. But there are some notes in there apart from the listed ones, that I cannot quite put my finger on; which gives the scent this Opium pour Homme-esque opulent, spicy, sassy kick that i've been seaching for for years. Especially in the drydown. This is truly the closest I got to that holy grail. Replace the bergamot with black currant, pepper it up a tad bit and you've got Opium pour Homme.

This is simply a masterpiece! The best honey based fragrance by far as it accurately captures the texture of honey. Opens with a beautiful mix of honey and anise, that stays through the entirety of the composition, as well as a slight freshness coming from the bergamot. The freshness takes a step back after half an hour and makes room for a chocolatey patchouli, the kind you would find in some of prufumum romas creations. This wonderful concoction is elegant, sexy, and refined and will therefore always have a place in my collection.

It's an enormous L for Killian for discontinuing this fragrance. One of the sexiest scents I have in my collection. Powerful honey bomb enveloped by anise, definitely autumn/winter night time scent, perfect for a date. There's this perfumery called "Shobi", which recreates most fragrances for a fraction of their price, and their clone of Gold Knight is EXTREMELY close to the original. Slightly more mellow opening,g but after an hour it becomes nearly indistinguishable. It's called "1194-KIL N", give it a try, amazing stuff!

One of my favorite Kilians, takes the honey of back to black dials it back and adds in an interesting anise and bergamot mix that seems to almost feel like a mint and honey accord. Mildly sweet, but also bright. Dry down brings some cleaner facets making it masculine to my nose in a classy gentleman sort of way, not a cologne style or anything like that but something that might be worn in the evening instead of that type of fragrance by a mature gent.

Love this upon trying out at the store. Wanted to get the one without the coffret but none was available so I decide to get the Playing with the Devil instead. At the cashier I couldn’t resist rushing back to get this also. The scent was so beautiful. Upon reaching home, I checked Fragrantica and saw the remind me of section and checked my collection, true enough it’s very similar to YSL Opium pour Homme I already own. Love it!

Earthy honey; very warm and mentholated with a slight hint of fermentation. The patchouli only amplifies the earthiness of this scent, its greenness compliments the honey note very well. There's a cord of lightly sweet vanilla, but it is definitely in the background. Cold weather only, this is one of those scents that only requires body heat. Major sillage, leaves a long trail and projects massively off the skin and clothes.

Wow, So good you could eat it. A powerful honey right from the start and last right through all the notes. Exactly what it says in the note breakdown this is what you get. Sprayed this once and as soon as my partner got her nose on it she was in love with it. (So I guess I'm sharing) Well worth the money and if you love honey and sweet fragrances it's a good buy and well worth the price tag. My new favourite Kilian 👍🏻👍🏻

Very classy and seductive. One of the best honey-vanilla fragrances I've ever smelled. I really love the honey in this, not too sweet but very refined high quality honey (unlike Pure Havane as an example). Yes, it shares some similarities with Back to Black but you can certainly notice the difference and Gold Knight is more well blended. Very expensive but if you can afford it, just go for it. Compliment magnet!

I’m a fan and likely to buy a FB. Opens with an interesting bergamot (as it’s mixed with anise). The honey, patchouli and anise work well together throughout the duration of the wearing. Keeps it interesting, seductive, sexual, but also casual enough to wear anywhere social. The honey is not animatic or too powdery. And there are not too many frag-hags hyping it up, so you won’t smell like many people. Nice one.

What a powerhouse of a scent. Strong vibrant honey. Once you get past the honey you find that slight menthol like anise/licorice mixed with patchouli. There is a freshness here that makes it quite an enjoyable gourmand. Vanilla doesnt seem as apparent to me as say Tobacco Vanille, but you get a very similar scent profile at first but the dry down and fresh aspect on this one makes it so much more enjoyable.