Straight to Heaven
Sidonie Lancesseur put rum at the front of By Kilian Straight to Heaven and built everything else to hold it there.
How it moves
The first breath is rum and dried fruits, and it is loud about it. Then the heart turns up — patchouli, nutmeg and jasmine — and the whole thing slows down. Last to go: virginia cedar, vanilla, guaiac wood, leather and musk.
What wearers say
3.94 out of 5 from 2,400 ratings.
- A warm rum-and-patchouli signature many call sexy and versatile, praised for its smooth woody drydown.
- Performance is considered good rather than beastly, with moderate projection and long wear.
- Some feel it smells dated or safe compared with bolder modern niche releases.
Who made it
Sidonie Lancesseur composed it in 2007, for By Kilian in France. Released in 2007 in By Kilian's L'Oeuvre Noire collection, Straight to Heaven builds a boozy rum-and-patchouli signature; later White Cristal editions reworked its woody base.
Wear it with
- YSL TuxedoHeavier base gives the light rum-patchouli more longevity and body
- Kayali Vanilla 28Creamy vanilla wraps and softens the smoky woods
- Tom Ford Oud WoodWoody oud deepens the cedar-leather into richer territory
Wear it for less
There are 8 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $23 — $252 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
- 01 S Straight to HeavenPalermo Perfumes $23 −$252
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Straight to HeavenThe Dupe Spot 100ml $26 −$249 - 03
Straight to ParadiseScentual Obsessions 30ml $40 −$235 - 04
NirvanaThe Dua Brand 34ml $65 −$210 - 05
AWEAromaPassions 100ml $69 −$206 - 06
Egyptian AngelAlexandria Fragrances 100ml $110 −$165 - 07
Direct to Paradise For MenPerfume Parlour 120ml $146 −$129 - 08
Direct to ParadisePerfume Parlour 120ml $146 −$129
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- What smells like By Kilian Straight to Heaven?
- We list 8 bottles built to smell like it, including Straight to Heaven by Palermo Perfumes, Straight to Heaven by The Dupe Spot, Straight to Paradise by Scentual Obsessions and Nirvana by The Dua Brand.
- What is the cheapest alternative to By Kilian Straight to Heaven?
- Straight to Heaven by Palermo Perfumes, at $23. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- By Kilian Straight to Heaven is listed at $275. The bottles that smell like it run from $23 to $146.
- Who made By Kilian Straight to Heaven?
- It was composed by Sidonie Lancesseur, released in 2007 for By Kilian.