As the stars of cinema bid farewell to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Kilian Paris lit up the Riviera with a soirée that redefined olfactory glamour. Held on May 21st, the iconic fragrance house hosted an unforgettable celebration in honor of its cult favorite scent Angels’ Share, and the debut of its decadent new Extrait de Parfum, Angels’ Share Paradis.
Blending heritage with hedonism, the evening immersed guests in a world inspired by cognac cellars and raspberry liqueur dreams. The venue, transformed into a warm and woody haven, reflected both the spirit and substance of the house’s beloved fragrance. An oakwood photo call, a subtle echo of the perfume bottle’s sculptural cap, framed moments into timeless memories, while an oversized glowing Kilian Paris carafe lit up the Bay of Cannes in gilded splendor.
But it wasn’t just about the scent—it was about seduction in every sense. At one bar, cocktails mirrored the notes of Kilian’s perfumes, blurring the line between taste and aroma. At another, renowned chocolatier Baptiste Fache served chocolate-wrapped raspberries live, a luxurious nod to the new Paradis edition’s heart of raspberry liqueur.The vibe? Irresistibly festive. DJ legend Cut Killer set the tempo while artist Rim’K delivered an electric live performance that kept the party pulsing until the early hours. True to the house’s opulent DNA, the guest list read like a red carpet fantasy. Founder and Creative Director Kilian Hennessy welcomed icons like Naomi Campbell, Ciara, Taraji P. Henson, Odell Beckham Jr., Francisco Lachowski, Coco Rocha, Paul Pogba, Hana Cross, Nabilla and Thomas Vergara, and many more. Each embodied the magnetic, daring, and indulgent spirit of the house’s universe.