Midnight Espresso

Midnight Espresso, Kilian Paris, Eau de Parfum

Release Date: 2026
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
Key Notes: Coffee, Rum, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Bourbon Vanilla, Siam Benzoin
Scent Profile: Amber Vanilla Gourmand – a rich, coffee-centred composition combining dark roasted nuances, warm rum, chocolate, nutty sweetness and smooth balsamic vanilla.

Description:
Midnight Espresso by Kilian Paris is an amber vanilla gourmand fragrance introduced in 2026 as part of The Cocktails collection. Created by perfumer Mathieu Nardin, the composition takes inspiration from the Espresso Martini, exploring the contrast between roasted coffee, warm spirits and indulgent confectionery accords.

The fragrance opens with a distinctive coffee note, bringing a dark, roasted character complemented by the warmth of rum. As it develops, chocolate introduces a rich gourmand sweetness, while hazelnut adds a creamy, nutty dimension that softens the intensity of the opening.

In the base, Bourbon vanilla provides a smooth, rounded sweetness, supported by Siam benzoin, which contributes balsamic warmth and subtle resinous depth. These elements create a cohesive finish that complements the coffee and chocolate accords.

Midnight Espresso offers a refined interpretation of coffee-inspired gourmand perfumery, balancing roasted bitterness, creamy sweetness and warm amber-like nuances in a composition influenced by contemporary cocktail culture.

Please note, when ordering a decant size, you will receive the original fragrance in a glass vial atomizer, not the bottle pictured above.