Vodka on the Rocks

'' By Kilian Vodka On the Rocks'' Bursalı mısın, kadifeli gelin? Bir çaydan mı geçtin? Yanakların al al olmuş ... Yoksa votka mı içtin? Votkayı bilirim, kokusuna da aşinayım. Ancak bir parfüm notasına dönüştürüldüğünde, esansiyel bir votka akorunun nasıl hissettireceğini pek bilmiyorum. Bu çalışma, kesinlikle indie niche olarak tanımlanabilecek bir karaktere sahip. Oldukça özgün bir koku. Bana göre bazı eksikleri olan bir parfüm; fakat onu değerli kılan tam olarak bu kusurları. Özgünlüğü buradan geliyor. Gelelim asıl meseleye: Bu kokuyu sizlere olabildiğince objektif bir şekilde aktarmak. Gözlerimi kapattım ve tenime iki fıs sıktım. O an, sanki bu kokuyu ben yaratmışım gibi bir his oluştu. Arkama yaslandım, burnumu tenime yaklaştırdım ve şunu düşündüm: Bu kesinlikle bir kokteyl. Ferahlatıcı, canlı ve güne zinde başlatan; havada dolaşan aldehitlerin oluşturduğu bir karışım. Zihni açan, dikkat toplayan bir yapısı var. İlk anda salatalık notasını çağrıştırıyor; ancak içeriğinde yer almadığı söyleniyor. Bana kalırsa bu his, tazeliğini yitirmeye başlamış salatalıklarla hazırlanmış bir kokteylden geliyor. Bu ekşimsi etkiyi yaratan unsur ise büyük ihtimalle ravent bitkisi. Mekânsal olarak fotogerçekçi bir sahne sunmuyor. Kusurları belirgin; fakat tam da bu kusurlar sayesinde, sınırları aşan ve farklı bir noktaya ulaşan bir parfüm ortaya çıkmış. . . . Are you from Bursa, velvet bride? Did you pass by a tea house? Your cheeks are flushed... Or did you drink vodka? I know vodka, and I am familiar with its scent. However, I am not entirely sure how an essential vodka accord feels when transformed into a perfume note. This creation definitely carries a character that can be described as indie niche. It is a highly original fragrance. In my view, it is a perfume with certain shortcomings; yet what makes it truly valuable is precisely these imperfections. Its originality stems from them. Now let us move on to the main point: to convey this scent to you as objectively as possible. I closed my eyes and sprayed two sprays onto my skin. At that moment, I felt as if I had created this scent myself. I leaned back, brought my nose closer to my skin, and thought to myself: this is definitely a cocktail. Refreshing, lively, and energizing— a blend formed by aldehydes floating in the air as the day begins. It has a structure that clears the mind and sharpens focus. At first, it brings cucumber to mind; however, it is said not to be part of the composition. To me, this sensation resembles a cocktail made with cucumbers that have begun to lose their freshness. The source of this sour, tart nuance is most likely rhubarb. Spatially, it does not present a photorealistic scene. Its imperfections are evident; yet it is precisely these flaws that push the fragrance beyond its limits and carry it to a different, distinctive place. 10/8.9

I didn't expect anything from this and I'm very pleasantly surprised. I blind bought Kilian's Fresh Citrus discovery set, which includes the 7.5 ml travel sprays for this, Bamboo Harmony, Moonlight in Heaven and Kologne Shield of Protection (reviews of those coming in the following days), and I'm really liking Vodka on the Rocks. Prior to getting the set in hand I looked up the scent profiles for all four fragrances and this had by far the strangest scent profile of them all, as well as the strangest scent profile I had ever seen (excluding weird stuff like Toskovat and Zoologist obviously). I had absolutely no idea what this would smell like, so you can imagine my surprise when I smelled this and it turned out to be a fresh, softer, sweeter version of Green Irish Tweed. Green Irish Tweed slaps you in the face with its green, old fashioned scent, whereas this is very gentle and slightly sweeter in comparison. The aldehydic notes blend extremely well with the cardamon and coriander, as well as with the musk and creamy sandalwood in the base. It's a very refreshing scent, which, although it doesn't really make me think of a literal vodka on the rocks, it makes me feel like I'm walking in the woods after or during light rain. The dry down is interesting as I find it becomes a marine-ish smell that's still pretty fresh, I suspect it being a combination of the base notes with the rhubarb and rose. Even though I like it a fair bit it's not a scent that drives me mad with excitement when I smell it, but I'd rate it a solid 8.5-9/10. Being such a unique scent I wouldn't really gamble blind buying it, especially since Kilian's travel sprays go between $35-40, so I definitely recommend getting a decant to try it out first. For reference, I sprayed each forearm and shoulder once and my neck three times. Vodka on the Rocks doesn't project too far, I was told by my sister that she could perceive the smell of it when she was within arm's reach from me. Paired with the fact that it's a really subtle scent, Vodka on the Rocks leans more towards being a close quarters' fragrance. In a way I think it's a good thing because if this projected more it could become annoying or even slightly cloying after a while. Longevity also isn't the greatest, as I can't really pick it up on my skin anymore about 5 hours after spraying. I can, however, still smell it very vividly on my clothes and, as a result, I can still catch whiffs of it while moving or resting. To be fair, it is possible I might have become somewhat nose blind to fragrances with ambroxan as I used Versace's Dylan Blue and Eros EDT daily for years and I've reached the point where I need to overspray Dylan Blue to be able to smell it 30 minutes after applying it.

Yes, it smells somewhat generic (in a good way), but I think that's necessary in a collection--although this one could certainly stand on its own if you're looking for an "one and done" fragrance. Great for a date, a business meeting, the office, or trip to the mall. Year-round, too. A lot of fragrance fanatics get caught up in their "niche nose," and they ultimately begin to like scents that the general public find displeasing. In this, they start downplaying a lot of crowdpleasers. I'd like to think that I'm in between the crowdpleaser and the hipster. As that type of consumer, Vodka on the Rocks suits both personality types perfectly for me. It's got that kinda niche edge and quality to it--complexity as it dries down and has a slight evolvement where the woodiness becomes more present. However, it's still plain and fresh enough that you don't have to ever worry about someone saying you stink. That's perfect to me. A "dealer" quit stocking the refills of this and marked them half off, so I bought two 50 mL refills. Started with one, liked it so much that I bought a second while it had a good price. Yes, you can buy the refills to fill generic atomizers. It's cheaper than buying the fancy bottle--although I will say that I also own the "real" bottles of By Kilian Intoxicated and Gold Knight. This one, however, is my favorite overall; the other two are definitely more "niche." Does it smell like its competitors? I own Mont Blanc Legend. This is like massively upgraded version of it. Where MB Legend smells synthetic or harsh, this smells naturally smoother and so much deeper; the wood notes are more present, and the performance is better. However, MB Legend is a fraction of the cost, so if it's way out of your budget, then that's a great way to access this sort of scent for cheap. VTR has that extra "oomph" that's the next level of luxury. They're almost a little redundant, but the Kilian is far superior, especially noticeable when worn side-by-side. If I ever run out, I may be willing to buy at full price, currently $295 bottle/$195 refill, both 50 mL. Notwithstanding, that's close to Creed Aventus pricing. In my opinion, that's the closest competitor for this type of scent at this price point known by me. If a lot men in your circle wear Aventus, get this and stand out and still smell great. 9.5/10 excellent fresh scent. 8/10 performance/longevity (lasted ~9+ hours today). 8.5/10 sillage (not going to knock someone out, but noticeable at about arm's length).

My everyday cologne. Beautiful, masculine, sophisticated, and complimented daily. Complete strangers stop me and ask what I am wearing. Cardamom and coriander grace the top notes, but the aldehyde gives a subtle twist of citrus. Contrary to what others have said, this scent does NOT smell like "an alcoholic" or "booze," and one can only assume that the power of persuasion (in the name of the fragrance) has caused this misunderstanding. The lily of the valley, rhubarb, and rose are probably some of my favorite notes, but they never act independent of the base. Ambroxan and oakmoss tie everything together beautifully and help to create one of the best olfactory experiences I have ever smelled. When I say this is complemented every single day, that is not an understatement. Although I always appreciate compliments, I wear this scent because it truly is remarkable. It manages to evoke subtle masculinity while defying the heavy spice that seems to permeate the genre. This scent is perfect for every day wear, which is why it is my signature scent. Suitable for all occasions, all seasons, and all times of day. Safe enough for the workplace, but bold enough to get noticed by everyone. My only qualm is longevity, but that holds true for many of the products made by the House of Kilian. If an intense version were to come out, I would purchase it in a heartbeat. However, it is nice that they sell refills for a discounted price, as the entire line is built around reusing the original bottles and cases they come in. Refills, though, still run about $195 - so longevity could certainly be improved upon at that price range. Overall Scent: 10/10 (The only 10/10 I have ever given to a scent) Silage: 9/10 (others always smell it on me, but I am not as sensitive to it anymore) Longevity: 8.5/10 (I can get around 4 hours out of it before having to spray more) Adjectives: Crisp, sexy, confident, refined, well-made

Ahhhh Vodka On The Rocks is finally here in my possession! Upon first sniff of my sample a few weeks back, I was immediately reminded of A&F Fierce which is what I was expecting. It was a cleaner version, but still very-much-so a Fierce sibling. I wasn't taken back and I wasn't impressed, but of course I still like it. Who doesn't like the Fierce vibe?! Fierce has that tried and proven, universally accepted DNA's. It's well known. People like it. Its one of the few fragrances that has clones all over the damn place. I can't tell you the number of frags I have tried and went, "oh my god, another Fierce fragrance!" The fact of the matter is Vodka On The Rocks has that same genetic structure...BUT this is some high quality juice! As I mentioned above, there are endless fragrances that carry this DNA, but it seems like all of them lack quality and longevity. VOTR has the quality and it has the longevity. This is a beefy version. I will say Percival is also a good version, but it's a little on the soft, floral side. Not as "in your face" as VOTR. Anyways, long story short, I wasn't impressed upon first sniff, but after finishing my sample off, I wanted this stuff. It's such an easy dumb-reach fragrance when you're not sure what to wear. Honestly, it might be the easiest dumb-reach I have and it's always a pleasure to wear! I know people will like this one and it's always enlightening to catch a whiff of this classic masculine DNA. Overall: This is nothing new, but it is a fantastic and possibly the best version of this fragrance I have ever come across.

It is the best smelling in the genre. Fierce is more immature and synthetic (still great obviously), Mont blanc legend is closer but waxy and has a problem with the notes meshing and going flat or bland (like crushing a fragrance by smearing it in, also both have a unpleasant musk in the dry down etc.... Percival is almost there.. but like most marley frags, the notes feel confused and not so compatible. VOTR has none of those problems as the notes pop out individually throughout the wear and is higher quality with additional noticeable notes that are superior than the others hints niche but not daring so it is still easily pleasing. Longevity is better than the others (has a tendency to disappear to your own nose most likely from sniffing and possibly iso e super or ambroxan but then again i can smell it after a shower) I also found this to be better in cooler weather like someone else had mentioned.. although its characterized to best suit warmer weather .. I found this to be true with many fragrances.. like issey myake which is entirely better in the cold winter or snowing.. same with burberry touch etc. Lastly, yes it is overpriced like many others but if you want the best of the genre then so be it especially when vintage fierce and perceval is expensive as well.. my 2 cents. If you want a cheap version of this for the gym or what have you, Azzaro Sport, to me, is better than all of the others mentioned as well as the most similar to KVOTR and cheaper than all.

I haven't smell A&F Fierce, but smelled Percival, for me Percival is heavier and has more body than, and it has only slight similarity with VOTR, until when I'm drinking a fruit smoothie frappe in my office (air-conditioned), I suddenly smell VOTR because it's cool on the nose, then I realized that I'm wearing Percival that day, so lighter Percival with cooling ice sensation on the nose = VOTR. VOTR is aromatic and transparent floral aldehydes and with cooling effect on the nose. It has the vibe of on hot sunny afternoon or morning, then a passing chilly heavy wind that you can smell on the air and you know that a heavy rain is coming, a bright sunny day on one side but also a dark heavy cloud is looming on the other side of horizon coming at you. I actually got confused when driving from one site to another one early hot after, A/C is not working and all windows are down and letting that island seaside breeze in the car, as that wind pass to my arm then to my nose, it feels cool and chilly, I was looking at horizon because it feels like heavy rain is coming, but no rain in that afternoon or the next day. That scent brings me back to a memory lane because I like the smell of heavy air on a hot day because it really cools down the area.

I had a sample, and as my first impression was not that good, so I thought that I will use the whole sample for once! 5 sprays on my neck, 5 more on my shirt, and 3 more onto my wrist. And guess what, on that particular early autumn day, when walking to a restaurant fully covered in Vodka on the Rocks, the magic happened. The freshness finally made its way. That little spiciness of the coriander, mixed with a gentle touch of flowery sidenote with a strong ambroxan base! I could not pick up any oakmoss note specifically, but the whole composition has a masculine affect. It may be the oakmoss, which gives the impression of masculinity, but it never takes the main role, so the scent overall can stay fresh and young, not the mature freshness (although I like the Quorum also, no offense). Consequences: don't be afraid to use this fragrance, worth it! P.s. On my skin its pretty similar to Hugo Iced. At first, I thought it is the same. Now I think that they play in the same league, but the Kilian highly dominates over the Hugo. However, if you want a cheaper alternative (considering the Kilian's pricing), go with the Hugo.

Please don’t say this doesn’t smell like real vodka because vodka has no scent. I just purchased this fragrance for myself, with full knowledge of all the criticism. But the mix of the coriander with the aldehydes, leading into the playboy florals, followed by the ambroxan is really addictive. This scent smells cooling, like the feeling when your pour vodka onto ice. Hence the name....I get the whole designer for a niche price argument, as it does have a synthetic undertone to it. But designers are never made this carefully and with this sort of craftsmanship. Girls LOVE this scent on me. It may be my most complimented, which kinda hurts lol. The comparison to A and F Fierce is very vague. Many niche fragrances have the same scent structure as cheap designers. But what you really want to pay attention to is the craftsmanship of this frag, how delicately the aldehydes bring you into the ambroxan and really produces a playboy vibe.

Wow.. the amount of hate against this perfume is amazing. Started testing it yesterday and found it very lovely scent. I'll try to call a spade a spade. To me, it's a brighter and more in your face version of PDM Percival with a slight boozy vibe. Fresh, energetic and quite masculine. Longevity and projection are quite impressive too. A good "everyday scent" alternative of Percival for people like me (warm and humid weather almost 365 days a year). This is just my first impression and I will share more after testing it more. *edit 11/09/20 - Been testing it for a couple more days and strangely the performance is not as good as what i initially thought. VOTR is more of a soft and delicate scent that needs you to engage deeply to detect and appreciate the nuances within. But in terms of the sillage, projection and even longevity, it is rather underwhelming given that you are paying niche pricing. 7.5/10 in my opinion.

I adore this fragrance on my partner because it feels like his personality in a bottle. It's playful, flirty, quietly confident and easy going. Vodka on the Rocks was put up against some killer summer freshies like Torino21 and Elysium Pour Homme and, although those were great contenders, Vodka won FB purchase solely because it smelt the most like him vibe wise. I'm not a massive fan of Kilian in general. This is the first Kilian frag I've smelt that I am obsessed with (and I've smelt a fair few) and to me its very masculine, youthful and sexy. I can definitely see this being worn during a night out in hotter weather and this would definitely make a great and memorable impression at a party. Please try this if you are in the market for a fun take on a fresh fragrance that gives off the air of a charmingly laid back individual.

I know this fragrance gets a bit of hate, but personally I love it. It does have a fierce vibe, for sure, but something about it is just more clean. It has moderate performance about 3-6 hours I still get whiffs here and there. For the price some might expect more, but I like the dna so much I’m willing to pay it. I don’t always layer this fragrance, because I’m not a big fan of layering in general, but I’ve found it layers great with citrusy fragrances. Vodka on the Rocks + a few sprays of Aventus Cologne in particular is amazing and has drawn some compliments for me and I live in a small town where compliments aren’t just flowing in left and right. I think it’s pretty damn versatile, I could see it working in any season, probably not the best pick for a snowy day, but other than that I don’t see why not.

This is one of, if not the best fragrance for the summer/spring time. Many people say this smells like A&F Fierce and I see it, but its more masculine and florally version of it, making it more unique. Anyone can rock this but is definitely more masculine leaning. Only problem I have is that this does not last long or project well for the price, Got 5 hours max on skin and 6 on clothes. Bought this off jomashop then proceeded to also buy a dupe of it from Mod fragrances, Despite the dupe not having as much florals in the dry down... It smells 80% similar, last longer, and projects very well for a Extrait de parfum. In my opinion, if you dont care about how much it cost BUY THE ORIGINAL. If not, buy the dua or mod fragrance dupe. Or just buy A&F Fierce and let it sit for a year or two.

Don't get me wrong, Kilian's Vodka on the Rocks is a great fragrance. But for the price and how similar it is to some other fragrances (Parfums de Marly Percival, Tiziana Terenzi Foconero, Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce, and even Montblanc Legend), I'd rather get one of those four (especially Foconero or Percival). Vodka on the Rocks is boozy, unlike those four. I love boozy fragrances and if I'm confused between choosing several fragrances that are similar, I usually choose the one that is the most boozy (or more unique and darker). But, it is just not worth the high asking price for that type of scent to me. The first time I tried it, it was an instant love. But then, the similarity hits me. And that's exactly why I decided not to get it.

Maybe i love this fragrance cause every time i wear it i have great time. First time it was thx to browsing in Liberty London and i just loved the blue bottle so i sprayed it on myself and immediately felt like having a nice drink somewhere. Even my friend standing next to me said it smells like drink in luxorious bar :D So we did go and had a great time, lots of laugh and pick up another friend and had all night of fun! The second was this New Year Eve, i wore it for dinner at local Prague latino restaurant and had lots of margaritas and lots of nice time. Probably never gonna buy a full bottle but its really great for starting the "fun night out" vibe. Also it smells a little like coke so maaaaybe thats the fun there :D

I can't believe I'm saying this. But the aldehydes are superstars in this. Yes this smells very close to many other designer fragrances. It's fresh, clean, and citrusy. But what really ups the level of this compared to the others is a wonderfully executed aldehyde note. It creates a sparkling feeling to the fragrance that feels like little bubbles of fragrance popping on your skin when you smell it. Like a perfume caviar. This and Amouage Reflection will be my go to perfumes for when I want to smell clean. Reflection is perfect with a bright suit and Vodka on the rocks for more casual settings.

I would say Baccardi with lime on ice cubes. Possibly with a small dose of tonic. What a lovely idea of a drink turned into a high class fragrance. It's radiating nicely, I cannot really discern any particular ingredient. It is slightly bitter like broken lime skin when its oily substance is released. It is softened by unidentified sweet aspects. Rose, rhubarb, coriander, cardamon? Might be. They are well blended and highligh the composition. A tinge of strong alcohol-like aroma, but I would say Baccardi White rather than vodka. It's slightly fizzy. Warm and cold at the same time. Super cool.

I have kept myself away from this fragrance due to low rating that this frag gets especially from fragrantica users. One day i decided to check this out in store and I was amazed. fucking great scent, opening is just "ohh my god" for me. Huge downside is that this frag lasts maybe 2 hours max. Wear this if you go out to see a movie or for a poker night. People around you will notice you. I own pdm percival and thouse two are completly diffrent scents. Worth the money ? if you find a bottle below 180euros then green light imo!

From the first whiff, it's clear that this fragrance is vodka-forward—BAM. However, as a lover of aromatic scents, this offering does not disappoint. It boasts a subtle spiciness and a refreshing, cooling sensation that hits just right. The notes mentioned are spot on. I'd prefer to wear this on summery clothes rather than layering it with a sweater, as that might overwhelm the senses. As time passes, I find myself drawn in, captivated by its addictive allure.

This is really good. I get an icy fresh vodka smell from start to finish. Blended really well and it does smell like you just cracked a cold bottle of vodka on the rocks at the beach. I honestly don't see the similarities to fierce, percival and legend, in my opinion this is really unique and different, yes it is fresh and masculine leaning, but it does something that none of the others do. This is a great signature scent. Love it.