Don’t Be Shy: how the Kilian Paris party unfolded in Tashkent

On the evening of September 18, Tashkent was swept into an atmosphere of Parisian chic and sparkling freedom as Kilian Paris, together with Parfum Gallery Begim, hosted a glamorous soirée at Restaurant 12. Under the brand’s daring motto Don’t Be Shy, friends of the house, bloggers, and media personalities gathered to celebrate the collection The Liquors.

For one night, the restaurant turned into a playground without rules: a vibrant Don’t Be Shy photo zone, an installation of oak barrels paying homage to the legendary Angels’ Share, and signature cocktails inspired by Kilian’s most iconic scents. Each drink felt like a miniature ode to perfumery—whether it was the crisp freshness of Roses On Ice or the seductive absinthe accord of Fievre Verte.

As DJ Bella set the mood with her mixes, guests danced, posed against the press wall, and caught the flashes of cameras. The atmosphere recalled a secret party, where time slips away and the night whispers of stories yet to be told.

The world of Kilian Paris

Founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, Kilian Paris has, from its very first collections, positioned itself as a master of contrasts—between light and shadow, temptation and innocence. Today, the brand’s olfactory universe spans five categories: Fresh, Seductive, Cognac, Smoky, and Cocktail. The latter became the star of the Tashkent night.

The Liquors collection is an ode to Hennessy family heritage and the culture of nightlife. Angels’ Share evokes a cognac tasting in vaulted wine cellars, Apple Brandy on the Rocks whisks you away to New York, while Old Fashioned conjures up an old Scottish manor by the fireplace. The bottles, designed as art deco tumblers, feel like an invitation to a clandestine tasting, where fragrance becomes a drink.

“I’m convinced everyone should have their own personal fragrance collection. When choosing what to wear today, I always think about my mood and which side of myself I want to reveal,” says Kilian Hennessy.

That very spirit of freedom, lightness, and unapologetic pleasure defined the Kilian Paris Don’t Be Shy party. A night where scents, like stories, lingered with guests as a sweet aftertaste.