By Kilian · 2017

Gold Knight Eau de Parfum

By Kilian Gold Knight
Longevity 6–12 h60% of 12 people
Projection Variesreports split · 60 people
Worn by Mostly menmost often worn by
gourmand sweet intimate

Warm honey and creamy vanilla, spiced with anise

Scent Notes

Warm & Amber
Top
Anise Anise Bergamot Bergamot
Heart
Honey Honey Vanilla Vanilla
Base
Patchouli Patchouli
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What the community says

Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 69 describe how long it lasts, 60 how far it projects and 34 how it smells. Most other posts only name Gold Knight.

How long it lasts69 people

6–12 h
for 60% of people

60% of people get 6–12 hours. From 12 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (10 h).

Long-lasting for most people

In words

The clear majority, about 4 in 5, say it lasts a long time.

How far it projects60 people

Mixed reports on projection
In words

No single story here: about half say it projects moderately, while about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly.

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Reddit threads about it

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Compliments
9%
9% of people get compliments on it (58).

Typical perfume we track: 8%.

Summary in words

By Kilian Gold Knight: what people say about it.

Most often worn by men.

60% of people get 6–12 hours of wear (12 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 10 hours).

Long-lasting for most people (69 people): The clear majority, about 4 in 5, say it lasts a long time.

Mixed reports on projection (60 people): No single story here: about half say it projects moderately, while about 2 in 5 say it projects strongly.

9% of people get compliments on it (58).

Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.

Community data through .

How we count
  • It sums up what 130+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
  • Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
  • These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
  • Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot

The full profile.

About This Perfume

By Kilian Gold Knight comes across as Warm honey and creamy vanilla, spiced with anise. It opens with anise and bergamot, moves into honey and vanilla and settles on patchouli. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.

It is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. It suits date nights and nights out. Released in 2017.

Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.

Is it right for you?

  • Best for: anyone after something gourmand and sweet for date nights.
  • Sample first if: you prefer quiet scents; it projects.
  • Skip if: you dislike spicy fragrances.

Around $209.

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Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Occasion
Date · night out
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict

Best for

Best for
  • Date
  • Night out
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The Brand

By Kilian

By Kilian was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy. 60 perfumes from By Kilian are listed on Scendira, from about $14 to $460.

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Picks on the nose

Described as warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla: Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum, 2020); cognac up top and praline, vanilla and sandalwood underneath. Love Don't Be Shy (Eau de Parfum, 2007) shows up as sweet orange blossom, vanilla caramel, soft powder, with neroli and bergamot first and sugar, vanilla and caramel at the base. Reach for Princess (Eau de Parfum, 2022) if you like marshmallow tea dusted with ginger.

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FAQ

Common questions.

It smells like Warm honey and creamy vanilla, spiced with anise. It opens with anise and bergamot, moves into honey and vanilla and settles on patchouli.

Wearers report that it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.

It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits date nights and nights out.

It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.

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