By Kilian Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi – Classy Sex Appeal (Alberto Morillas, 2015)

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Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi is a 2015 release from the house of By Kilian and its founder Mr. Kilian Hennessy. After Moulin Rouge video one could expect a trashy sweet floral, but this perfume is something completely different (an unintentional Monthy Python line). Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi is a very serious offering, composed by the superstar perfumer Alberto Morillas. Master Morillas is best known for his creative aquatic and citrus scent. In Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi we are introduced to the darker side of Morillas.

Source: By Kilian

This fragrance is no joke, a subdued sexy scent. Very elegant and classy with numerous layers. It has some classical 80s vibe with a contemporary twist.

Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi opens with a blast of beautiful prickly neroli and sunny orange flower. This citrus duo is followed by white and fruity ylang ylang and luminous tuberose. Pink tuberose is the main star of this By Kilian. It is powerful yet fragile and feminine. I can also sense very elegant rose with fruity, jammy undertones and some jasmine-like traces. After a few hours the base becomes stronger. Almost edible vanilla with just a touch of sweet and nutty Tonka bean reminds me of Lalique Le Parfum. Sandalwood gives a milky, almost coconut-like sensation.

This is very balanced and versatile fragrance, best suited for evening and nighttime use. Marketed as unisex, but in my opinion is perfectly suited for dark and mysterious ladies. It really smells great on my girlfriend, and maybe one day I will be in a position to purchase her a full bottle. A great offering from this house.

Longevity / Projection

Very good (6 - 9 hours) / Average

Suggested wearing

Evening / Nighttime in autumn, winter or spring

Alternatives

By Kilian – Beyond Love (another great By Kilian white floral / tuberose combo)

Lalique – Le Parfum (devoid of tuberose, but similar vanilla drydown vibe)

Profumum Roma – Tuberosa (huge tuberose)

Richard James – Savile Row (unisex tuberose – suede combo)

Pros

Well balanced and easily wearable

Subdued mature sex appeal

Rich and charming note layers

Elegant and classy

Cons

Too timid compared to its name

In my opinion, too feminine for unisex fragrance

Rating

9 / 10