WS-BK-2013

Playing With The Devil

2013Men

fruity up front, then warm spicy, settling into woody.

Playing With The Devil by By Kilian is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Playing With The Devil was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi and Blood Orange; middle notes are Pimento, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine; base…

fruity warm spicy woody citrus

Nose: Calice Becker

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, Blood Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Pimento, Pepper, Rose, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Benzoin, Tonka Bean

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

41%

39%

29%

27%

22%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring34%Summer26%Fall24%Winter15%Day62%Night38%Wears female49%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Playing With The Devil smell like?

fruity up front, then warm spicy, settling into woody. Dominant accords: fruity, warm spicy, woody.

What notes are in Playing With The Devil?

Top: Black Currant, White Peach, Litchi, Blood Orange. Heart: Pimento, Pepper, Rose, Jasmine. Base: Vanila, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Benzoin, Tonka Bean.

How long does Playing With The Devil last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Playing With The Devil loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Playing With The Devil best for?

Spring is the top pick (34%). Summer is second at 26%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Playing With The Devil?

Day wear leads at 62%. Night is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Playing With The Devil for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 49% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Playing With The Devil?

Composed by Calice Becker. Released in 2013.