Dark Lord - "Ex Tenebris Lux"
A dark, smoky leathery-woody scent that opens with sharp pepper, then folds into a warm floral heart before drying down to elegant vetiver. Formal, nocturnal, and long-lasting.
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas
Dark Lord - "Ex Tenebris Lux"
A dark, smoky leathery-woody scent that opens with sharp pepper, then folds into a warm floral heart before drying down to elegant vetiver. Formal, nocturnal, and long-lasting.
Scent Development and Character
A dark, smoky leathery-woody fragrance with a sharp spicy opening, a luminous floral heart, and a dry vetiver-led finish that stays elegant rather than brutal. It moves from brisk peppered brightness into rum-like warmth and shadow, then settles into a polished, long-lasting trail with formal evening character.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best suited to evening wear, formal settings, and cooler weather, where its smoky leather and vetiver character can project without feeling heavy. Autumn to winter. Sillage is Moderate to strong. Longevity is Long-lasting.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2018, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Alberto Morillas. Refillable signature Kilian bottle in the house's dark, ornate style, presented here in black with gold detailing and skull-themed presentation for the 50 mL edition.
