MIDNIGHT ESPRESSO by Kilian is built around the charged energy of an Espresso Martini, reimagined as an amber gourmand with a distinctly nocturnal character. Rather than simply reproducing a cocktail accord, it captures the feeling of a final drink at the heart of the night, when the atmosphere turns denser, more intimate and quietly electric. That balance between indulgence and alertness gives the fragrance its shape and purpose. The opening is led by coffee, immediately dark and recognisable, with a dry yet enveloping presence. Rum adds a boozy accent that broadens the sense of warmth and movement. It does not feel loud or overly theatrical; instead, it arrives with confidence, like low light across a bar once the evening has fully settled in. At the heart, chocolate and hazelnut bring a softer, more velvety dimension. This is where the scent becomes fuller and more tactile, with a gourmand signature that feels polished rather than sugary. The toasted creaminess of hazelnut smooths the edges of the coffee, while chocolate deepens the composition with a darker, more enveloping tone. In the base, bourbon vanilla and Siam benzoin provide a resinous warmth that anchors the scent beautifully. The vanilla does not tip the balance into excess sweetness; it rounds the structure and lends a more refined softness, while benzoin introduces a balsamic undertone that extends the after-dark mood. Signed by Mathieu Nardin, MIDNIGHT ESPRESSO balances energy with elegance. Its structure conveys a very specific emotion: the sharpened comfort of late-night hours, when fatigue briefly recedes and all that remains is the pleasure of staying a little longer.
75 ml
MIDNIGHT ESPRESSO by Kilian is an amber gourmand Eau de Parfum inspired by the energy of an Espresso Martini. Deep, rich and addictive, it sets a sharp after-dark mood through notes of coffee, rum, chocolate and bourbon vanilla.
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Description
Olfactory information
Fragrance families
- Ambarada, Gourmand
Top notes
- coffee, rum
Heart notes
- chocolate, hazelnut
Base notes
- bourbon vanilla, Siam benzoin
Product details
Perfumer
- Mathieu Nardin
Year of release
- 2026
Gender
- Unisex
Size
- 75 ml
Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
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