A Paris luxury house founded by a Hennessy cognac heir, known for refillable bottles you keep for life and fragrances inspired by fine spirits.
Kilian Paris was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, a descendant of the Hennessy cognac family, and launched originally as By Kilian. In February 2016 the Estée Lauder Companies acquired the brand, and Hennessy kept his creative leadership. At the time, coverage noted the range was sold in about forty countries, chiefly in North America, Europe and the Middle East, with stores that included Doha.
Esscentum carries ten Kilian Paris products: six fragrances, three scented candles and a candle stand. This guide explains what defines the house, what Esscentum stocks, and what to check before buying. Confirm exact pricing, notes and availability on the live Kilian Paris collection page rather than treating anything here as fixed. If you'd like the story behind one of the house's best-known recent releases, see our piece on the man behind Kilian Paris Old Fashioned.
What Makes Kilian Paris Different
A spirits-driven heritage. Hennessy grew up around his family's cognac barrels, and that shows in the house's fragrances. Angels' Share takes its name from the portion of a spirit that evaporates while it ages in the barrel.
Five fragrance families. Retailers describe the range as organized into The Fresh, The Narcotics, The Cellars, The Smokes and The Liquors.
Refillable bottles. The house sells its fragrances in bottles designed to be kept and refilled, which it frames as "eco-luxe." Check whether a refill is offered for the specific fragrance you buy.
Luxury positioning. Pricing sits at the top of the market. Always confirm current pricing on the product page.
Kilian Paris Products Available at Esscentum
Angels' Share — a cognac-inspired fragrance that Space NK calls one of the house's bestsellers. A European retailer describes it as cognac and oak.
Old Fashioned — named after the classic cocktail and part of the house's spirits-inspired work.
Rose Oud, Born to Be Unforgettable, Can't Stop Loving You and Kologne Shield of Protection — four further fragrances. We haven't described these because we couldn't verify their notes, so check each product page.
Scented candles — Tabac Kentucky, Cuir Venise and Jasmin Andalousie, plus a candle stand.
Inventory note: Space NK cites Love, Don't Be Shy alongside Angels' Share as one of Kilian's bestsellers, but it doesn't appear in Esscentum's indexed catalog. Make sure nothing implies it's available, and consider flagging it to the merchandising team.
How to Choose a Kilian Paris Fragrance
Start with the story that appeals to you
Kilian's catalog is organized around moods and themes. If you like the spirits angle, Angels' Share and Old Fashioned are the obvious places to start. For anything else, read the product page for notes and character.
Think about the refill
If the refillable bottle matters to you, confirm how refills work for the fragrance you choose before you buy.
Consider the candles
The three candles are a way to bring the brand's character into a room, and they work as gifts for someone who already has a perfume they love.
Buying Kilian Paris in Lebanon: What to Check Before You Order
Product type. Confirm whether you're ordering a fragrance, a candle or the candle stand.
Size and format. Check the listing rather than assuming.
Current price and stock. Treat the live product page as the source of truth.
We're not making claims here about authorized distribution or exclusivity. Confirm that directly with the retailer if it matters to your decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Kilian Paris?
Kilian Hennessy founded it in 2007, originally as By Kilian. The Estée Lauder Companies acquired the brand in 2016.
What is Kilian Paris's most famous perfume?
Retailers such as Space NK cite Angels' Share and Love, Don't Be Shy as bestsellers. Angels' Share is available at Esscentum; Love, Don't Be Shy is not currently listed.
Are Kilian Paris bottles refillable?
The house designs its bottles to be kept and refilled. Check the specific product page to see what's offered for the fragrance you want.
Where can I buy Kilian Paris in Lebanon?
Kilian Paris is available online through Esscentum's dedicated collection. Always verify current stock and pricing on the product page before ordering.
Explore Kilian Paris fragrances and candles currently available in Lebanon.
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A Stockholm niche house that became a global name for storytelling, design-led bottles and cultural collaborations.
Byredo was founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham, whose background spans professional basketball, fine arts and a multicultural heritage. The name is short for "by redolence," and Now Smell This describes the fragrances as inspired by memories of specific times and places. The brand later expanded well beyond scent into leather goods, makeup and jewelry.
Ownership has changed over the years. A London investment firm, Manzanita Capital, bought a majority stake in 2013, and the Spanish group Puig took a majority stake in May 2022. Gorham left the brand at the end of June 2025 as part of that transition, and Puig now fully owns Byredo.
Esscentum carries nine Byredo products: seven fragrances and two candles. This guide covers what the brand stands for, what's in stock, and what to check before buying. Confirm exact pricing, notes and availability on the live Byredo collection page rather than treating anything here as fixed.
What Makes Byredo Different?
Memory and place as inspiration. The house frames its fragrances around remembered moments rather than traditional scent families.
A lifestyle brand. Beyond perfume, Byredo produces candles, leather goods, makeup and jewelry, and has collaborated with names including photographers Inez and Vinoodh, designer Virgil Abloh and IKEA.
A large catalog. A recent trade report puts it at 37 perfumes, made with longtime collaborator Jérôme Épinette, and names Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost as the sales leaders.
Luxury pricing. Always confirm current pricing on the product page rather than relying on figures seen elsewhere.
Byredo Products Available at Esscentum
Blanche — one of the house's early releases, from 2009 according to Now Smell This.
La Tulipe — released in 2010 according to the same source.
Bibliothèque and Eleventh Hour — later releases, dated 2017 and 2018 respectively by Now Smell This.
1996 Inez & Vinoodh — the fragrance made in collaboration with the photographers Inez and Vinoodh.
Eyes Closed and Mumbai Noise — two further fragrances. We haven't described them here because we couldn't verify their notes.
Candles — Bohemia and Cotton Poplin.
Inventory note: The trade report names Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost as the brand's sales leaders, but neither appears in Esscentum's indexed catalog. Bal d'Afrique, Super Cedar and Sundazed are also absent. Avoid copy that implies the best-known Byredo names are in stock, and consider raising the gap with the merchandising team.
How to Choose a Byredo Fragrance?
Start with the name you've heard
Byredo shoppers often arrive with a specific fragrance in mind. Check the collection page first, since the most talked-about names may not be listed.
Read the product page for notes
The brand's style varies widely from release to release, so reputation alone says little about any single bottle.
Consider a candle
The two candles are a way to bring the brand into a room, and they work as gifts for someone who already has a favorite Byredo scent.
Buying Byredo in Lebanon: What to Check Before You Order
Product type. Confirm whether you're ordering a fragrance or a candle.
Size and format. Check the listing rather than assuming.
Current price and stock. Treat the live product page as the source of truth.
We're not making claims here about authorized distribution or exclusivity. Confirm that directly with the retailer if it matters to your decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Byredo from?
Byredo is a Swedish brand, founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham.
What is Byredo's most famous perfume?
A recent trade report names Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost as the sales leaders. Neither is currently listed at Esscentum.
Who owns Byredo?
Puig, the Spanish fashion and beauty group, bought a majority stake in 2022 and now fully owns the brand.
Where can I buy Byredo in Lebanon?
Byredo is available online through Esscentum's dedicated collection. Always verify current stock and pricing on the product page before ordering.
Explore Byredo fragrances and candles currently available in Lebanon.
Shop Byredo at Esscentum
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