Angels' Share on the Rocks
A chilled burst of citrus and aldehydes evokes cognac poured over crackling ice, then softens into a warm heart of cognac, cinnamon and amber. Tonka bean and oak absolute add gourmand depth and dry woods, creating a cool-to-warm liquor-inspired trail that feels like Angels’ Share served on the rocks.
Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza
Angels' Share on the Rocks
A chilled burst of citrus and aldehydes evokes cognac poured over crackling ice, then softens into a warm heart of cognac, cinnamon and amber. Tonka bean and oak absolute add gourmand depth and dry woods, creating a cool-to-warm liquor-inspired trail that feels like Angels’ Share served on the rocks.
Scent Development and Character
A sparkling citrus-and-ice accord bursts over the signature Angels’ Share cognac theme, brightened by bitter orange, grapefruit and bergamot and chilled with aldehydes. As the frost settles, a warm, spicy-sweet heart of cognac, cinnamon and amber emerges, before tonka bean and dry oak absolute shape a gourmand-woody trail that feels like sipping cognac over ice.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Suited to evening wear and dressed-up daytime occasions, especially social settings where a refined but noticeable scent fits a liquor-bar ambiance. Its cool opening works in temperate weather, while the boozy amber-woody drydown feels most at home in cooler seasons and indoor environments. Perceived as most suitable for autumn and winter, when its boozy amber-woody warmth and gourmand facets complement cooler air, but the chilled citrus-ice top allows it to be worn in spring evenings as well. Sillage is Projection tends to sit between intimate and moderate: clearly perceivable around the wearer without becoming overpowering, with the boozy gourmand facets more pronounced in the first hours. Longevity is Reported longevity is moderate to good for an Eau de Parfum: often noticeable for most of a workday, with a more diffuse cognac-amber-woody trail after 5–6 hours.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2025, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Benoist Lapouza. Part of KILIAN PARIS The Liquors collection, Angels’ Share On The Rocks is presented in the line’s faceted glass tumbler-inspired flacon, with embossed details and a metallic plaque on the front. The cap for this version follows the Liquors collection styling rather than the classic black-and-gold shield bottle.
