A magnetic rum-soaked woody that feels equal parts velvet and fire, Straight to Heaven opens with a dark splash of molasses-rich rum that melts into nutmeg spice and a suave patchouli heart, then settles over cedar, vanilla, amber, and musk for a lingering aura that reads confident, sensual, and quietly luxurious. It is boozy without shouting, elegant without stiffness, and built for signature wear from upscale evenings to crisp daytime style.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2007. Perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Rum, Dried Fruits
Heart: Patchouli, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Hedione
Base: Virginia Cedar, Musk, Amber, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Leather, Tonka
Story and Positioning
Born in the Cellars olfactive family, Straight to Heaven channels Kilian Hennessy’s cellar memories into a refined cocktail of rum, woods, and spice, with the brand highlighting key facets of patchouli, nutmeg, and cedar. It stands as a house icon and has seen collectible twists, including Straight to Heaven Extreme and the Special Blend Oud and Musk from 2021. For those seeking a budget-friendly take on the same rum wood signature, Dossier’s Woody Rum is marketed as an interpretation of this composition.
Bottle and Design
The flacon follows Kilian’s lacquered architecture with both sides engraved in the Achilles shield motif and a polished metal nameplate on the face. The House positions the Cellars bottles as precious objects made to last through refills, with matching coffrets and travel formats echoing the same engraved codes.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: ELCO S.A.S By Kilian, part of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Address: 40 48 rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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