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  3. In the Garden of Good and Evil
  4. In the City of Sin (EDP)
Kilian / By KilianIn the Garden of Good and EvilDiscontinued

In the City of Sin (EDP)

2012

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Versions Timeline

2012

In the City of Sin (Original Release)

Price Range
$184 – $303

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Calice Becker

"In the City of Sin is a fruity woody Eau de Parfum with a polished, feminine character. It opens with sparkling bergamot, pink pepper, and cardamom, creating a bright, gently spicy introduction. The heart combines caramelized plum and apricot with Turkish rose and incense for a plush yet airy fruit-and-floral effect. Cedar and patchouli form a clean, structured dry-down with subtle smoky depth. Despite its provocative name and presentation, the fragrance is generally perceived as attractive, approachable, and relatively office-friendly rather than dark or overtly animalic. Its overall style balances ripe fruit, soft rose, warm spice, and refined woods."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Alluring
Elegant
Sensual
Sophisticated
Warm
Romantic

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Date
Dinner
Formal
Meeting

Fun Facts

The original 50 ml presentation was paired with a white lacquered clutch decorated with an entwined gold serpent.

The fragrance was marketed with the tagline “the temptation which leads to carnal desire.”

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusSpicyFreshFruitySweetFloralWoodyEarthySmoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

bergamot
pink pepper
cardamom
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

plum
apricot
rose
incense
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

cedar
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“A plush, velvety composition centered on ripe plum and apricot, softened by rose and framed by cardamom, cedar, patchouli, and incense. It is widely regarded as pretty, bright, polished, and wearable, although some reviewers find its actual character less dark or sinful than its name and marketing suggest. The ornate clutch is often considered more dramatic and memorable than the fragrance itself.”

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