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There are girls you remember for what they wore. And then there are girls you remember for how they smelled. She walks past you and you don’t think much of it. Then, hours later, you catch something familiar in the air. Warm amber.Soft musk.Vanilla on skin.Something woody, almost smoky. And suddenly, you remember her. That is the art of the unseen. THE SCENT BEFORE THE GIRL Perfume is the one part of getting dressed that nobody can see. And somehow, it can be the thing people remember most. A bottle of KILIAN PARIS on a vanity. A few sprays of Maison Francis Kurkdjian before leaving. Something quiet from Byredo on the wrist. Diptyque lingering softly on a sweater. Different fragrances. Different moods. But the same idea: Your scent becomes part of you. It doesn’t need to announce itself. It simply stays. YOUR SIGNATURE ISN’T ALWAYS ONE SCENT We love the idea of a signature fragrance. But maybe your signature isn’t one bottle. Maybe she’s different every night. One day, she’s KILIAN PARIS Love, Don’t Be Shy — soft, addictive and unapologetically feminine. Another, she’s wearing Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, leaving something warm and unmistakable behind. Maybe she’s drawn to Byredo, choosing something intimate and effortlessly cool. Or perhaps she prefers the understated sensuality of Diptyque. A fragrance wardrobe can say more than one perfume ever could. Because you don’t wake up as the same girl every day. Why should your perfume? THE GIRL WHO SMELLS LIKE HERSELF The best luxury perfume isn’t necessarily the one everyone notices. It’s the one that makes you feel different when you put it on. That little ritual before dinner. Perfume on the wrists. A mist through the hair. One last spray before walking out the door. You don’t think about it again. Until someone leans closer. “What are you wearing?” And suddenly, you’ve left an impression without saying a word. WHEN FRAGRANCE BECOMES MEMORY Scent has a strange way of holding onto moments. A perfume can take you back to a summer you thought you’d forgotten. A hotel lobby. A first date. A city at midnight. Someone you shouldn’t have missed. This is why choosing a perfume is more personal than choosing an accessory. Jewellery stays on your body. Clothes stay in your wardrobe. But fragrance follows you into memory. It becomes attached to places, people and versions of yourself. THE LUXURY OF BEING REMEMBERED Luxury doesn’t always have to be loud. Sometimes, it is a beautiful bottle sitting quietly on your vanity. Sometimes, it is a fragrance nobody can immediately identify. Sometimes, it is walking into a room and leaving something behind when you leave. At Esscentum, we believe the most beautiful fragrances aren’t simply worn. They become part of your presence. From the seductive world of KILIAN PARIS to the distinctive minimalism of Byredo, the timeless world of Diptyque, and the unmistakable compositions of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, fragrance becomes another way of expressing who you are. Without explaining yourself. Without saying a thing. FIND THE SCENT THEY REMEMBER There is no right signature scent. There is only the one that feels right on your skin. The one you reach for without thinking. The one that becomes associated with you. The one someone smells months later and suddenly thinks of you. Because the most unforgettable part of a woman isn’t always what she wears. Sometimes, it’s what she leaves behind. The art of the unseen. Discover luxury fragrance at Esscentum. Explore KILIAN PARIS, Byredo, Diptyque, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and more curated fragrance houses at Esscentum — and find the scent that becomes uniquely yours.

Some fragrances are created to simply smell beautiful. Others are created around a character. KILIAN PARIS Old Fashioned belongs to the latter. Inspired by the character, depth, and refinement of an exceptional 18-year-old single malt whisky, Old Fashioned is a fragrance built around heritage, sophistication, and the art of getting better with age. But every great fragrance story needs someone who can embody its spirit. For Old Fashioned, that man is Lucien Laviscount. The British actor became the first-ever ambassador selected by KILIAN PARIS to represent one of its fragrances, chosen personally by founder Kilian Hennessy. To Hennessy, Laviscount represented the perfect meeting point between British charm and French sophistication — qualities that mirror the personality of Old Fashioned itself. Lucien Laviscount: The Face of Old Fashioned Known for his charismatic presence and effortless elegance, Lucien Laviscount brings a distinctly modern interpretation to the world of KILIAN PARIS. His connection with the Maison began before the collaboration. Laviscount had already discovered KILIAN PARIS through Angels’ Share, one of the house's signature fragrances from The Liquors collection. Drawn to the brand's world of refined spirits, craftsmanship, and olfactive storytelling, he quickly became a fan of the Maison. When Kilian Hennessy approached him about becoming the face of Old Fashioned, the connection felt natural. Old Fashioned is not designed to represent a conventional idea of masculinity. Instead, it portrays a modern gentleman — confident without being loud, sophisticated without being overly polished, and comfortable with the passage of time. That is precisely where Laviscount fits into the story. A Fragrance Inspired by an 18-Year-Old Single Malt At the heart of Old Fashioned by KILIAN PARIS is an unusual idea: translating the experience of an exceptional whisky into fragrance. Kilian Hennessy's inspiration was an 18-year-aged single malt — something shaped by time, wood, warmth, and patience. Rather than creating a perfume that simply smells like whisky, the composition explores the complexity surrounding the experience of drinking one. The result is an amber, woody and subtly sweet fragrance that transports the imagination to the Scottish Highlands, where a fire burns inside an old family estate and the surrounding landscape is misty, wooded and timeless. It is fragrance as atmosphere. The Perfumer Behind the Composition While Lucien Laviscount embodies the campaign, the fragrance itself was created in collaboration with renowned perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur. Lancesseur constructed Old Fashioned around a sophisticated progression of ingredients. The opening introduces Wheat Absolute and Davana, creating a slightly floral and liquored first impression. The heart develops through Cedarwood and Everlasting Absolute, before settling into deeper notes of Styrax and Tolu Balm. Together, these ingredients create the impression of aged wood, warm barrels, ambered richness and the misty landscape of the Scottish Highlands. The Old Fashioned Fragrance Notes Top Notes Wheat Absolute Davana Heart Notes Cedarwood Everlasting Absolute Base Notes Styrax Tolu Balm The result is a fragrance that feels warm, refined and distinctly contemporary while still carrying the character of another era. More Than a Whisky-Inspired Perfume The name Old Fashioned is deliberately evocative. It suggests tradition, craftsmanship and something that has survived because it was made well in the first place. KILIAN PARIS takes that idea and transforms it into fragrance. Old Fashioned is part of The Liquors, the KILIAN PARIS collection built around the sensory world of exceptional spirits and the rituals surrounding them. The collection includes fragrances such as Angels' Share, Apple Brandy on the Rocks and Roses on Ice. But Old Fashioned takes a different route. Instead of focusing purely on sweetness or the obvious impression of liquor, it explores the quieter side of the experience: polished wood, aged barrels, warm interiors, Highland mist and the feeling of sitting beside a fireplace with a glass of something exceptional. Why Lucien Laviscount Was the Perfect Choice Kilian Hennessy personally selected Laviscount because he saw something in him that went beyond appearance. Old Fashioned represents a balance between heritage and modernity. Laviscount does the same. He brings the elegance associated with classic British style while maintaining a contemporary, effortless presence. It makes him more than the face of an advertising campaign — he becomes part of the fragrance's character. The campaign itself takes this idea further. Set around a hidden bar inside a historic Scottish castle, the film follows Laviscount through an atmospheric world inspired by the fragrance. The cinematic setting reinforces the feeling of mystery, heritage and old-world sophistication that defines Old Fashioned. The Bottle: A Modern Take on an Old-Fashioned Glass The storytelling doesn't stop at the fragrance. The Old Fashioned bottle takes inspiration from the traditional glassware associated with whisky. Its heavy, weighted construction and geometric design give it the presence of a luxury object rather than simply a perfume bottle. The glass is engraved with KILIAN PARIS's signature K motif, designed to capture and reflect light, while the golden plaque adds another layer of refinement. Like other fragrances within The Liquors collection, the bottle is also designed to be refillable, reflecting the Maison's philosophy that luxury should be enduring rather than disposable. A Modern Gentleman in a Bottle Perhaps the most interesting thing about Old Fashioned is that it never tries too hard to be masculine. It feels sophisticated rather than aggressive. Warm rather than heavy. Classic rather than dated. And that makes Lucien Laviscount such a natural embodiment of the fragrance. Old Fashioned is ultimately about character — the idea that some things become more interesting, more complex and more valuable with time. A well-aged whisky. A beautifully crafted fragrance. A personal style. A memory. And perhaps even the person wearing it. Discover KILIAN PARIS Old Fashioned at Esscentum For those drawn to sophisticated, whisky-inspired fragrances, KILIAN PARIS Old Fashioned offers a distinctive interpretation of warmth, wood and refined amber. Created by Sidonie Lancesseur, inspired by Kilian Hennessy's vision and embodied by Lucien Laviscount, Old Fashioned brings together craftsmanship, heritage and contemporary elegance in one unforgettable scent. Old Fashioned isn't simply inspired by the past. It is a modern interpretation of why certain things never go out of style. Discover KILIAN PARIS Old Fashioned at Esscentum and experience the fragrance for yourself.