Kismet Angel

Another "hide the rum" moment here but with cognac instead. The unique contrasting pairing of a sophisticated mature and deep balsamic element, the cognac, with playful delicious gourmand notes. Kismet Angel and Magic smell similar, but in fact I do smell some praline in Magic and the woody notes tend to smell nutty like the chocolate in Kismet Angel. I can't compare it to Angel's Share I haven't tried it, but I didn't wanna buy DUA's version because some reported that it leans masculine. Kismet Angel is definitely in the same balsamic honey, oriental-spicy - Tonka genre of Tonka Reminiscence without the tobacco impression in the latter. They open similarly amber-y, balsamic and warm due to the honey mainly and the sweet spice in both - different spices tho- but Tonka Rem is churchy, floral, mature and more spicy with the cloves note, while this is more gourmand, sweeter from the chocolate in a more youthful way, also due to the cinnamon, so easily a crowd pleaser for gourmand lovers. This is more amber-y than Tonka Rem and with an attractive sweet sour tone especially at the later drydown from the caramel and amber. Tonka Rem has a different development in the drydown being almondy, floral, clove-sweet and not boozey, while the honey-cloves are abit too much at first and the honey slightly dusty for a moment. The cognac is not too boozey in a crude way to my nose at first, due to the honey, but it enriches the balsamic amber for sure. It feels rich syrupy boozey in the mid phase as it dances with the caramel. Cognac was always this delicious, mysterious, powerful ingredient that I associated with old wise men or rugged pirates trying to warm up out at the dark chilly sea at night. It was the coveted potion to my eyes that my mom used in her baking so we always had it available at our house and I was anticipating the moment when she would ask me to bring it out from its resting place. This scent brought back memories of Christmas time when my mom prepared the Greek honey cookies in honey syrup with cinnamon and cognac, but also with orange juice which we don't have here, but the deep amber-y balsamic sophisticated warmth of the cognac in this perfume, the soft sour syrupy caramel tone along with the honey, made me nostalgic. We also drizzled walnuts on the traditional Greek honeyed cookies and I totally smell a nutty element in this scent in the opening and mid phase from the chocolate. Some dared to drizzle actual chocolate on the Greek melomakarona honey cookies and that's what I am smelling in the later drydown when I smell the chocolate more crudely. Some bakeries incorporate chocolate into the syrupy chewy semolina dough and that's the scent of the mid phase for me being syrupy rich and nutty just like when I made baklava one time with chocolate in it. We stored our cognac in a wooden bookcase, locked in with an old key and yet it filled the entire room with its powerful, sophisticated scent blending with the smell of the wooden bookcase - it was cozy and chilling too so we often opened up the wooden compartment to smell the magic. Cognac to me was heavy, rich and associated with maturity and the old age so I kinda feared its alcoholic power and deep scent despite its attractive balsamic sweetness, and yet it transformed itself into a youthful delicacy as I watched my mom pour it in the flour for the Christmas cookie dough along with the green gold Greek olive oil, the cinnamon and the orange juice or peel. This perfume captures that moment for me because it's sophisticated yet youthfully gourmand like the Melomakarona cookies: cognac-infused, nutty honeyed syrupy and chewy (minus the dough scent) and without anything offputting about it. The honey-caramel create that syrupy chewy sensation of our honeyed Greek cookies without the BBW baked goods notes that I never liked much in perfumes while this retains its perfumey aspect. The honey is a warm, solar but slightly dry-sour note especially when it fades, so the caramel makes it smoother and syrupy. And so the cognac ended up symbolizing the cozy warmth of our house in winter to me, the liaison between the youth and the wise old age coming together. It becomes more crude-boozey and drunk at the later drydown when the honey gets softer-drier more solar and the caramel is more sour than syrupy, and along with the cinnamon, the result is a soft spicy-sweet balsamic amber-y sour scent with that alcoholic edge to it, but not masculine while maintaining its playful chocolatey element. It's no longer a thick and syrupy scent at that later stage, but lighter yet smooth. It lasts many hours on me. The ambery sour effect from the amber - caramel is amplified at the drydown - perhaps the cognac offers its own sour balsamic flair and I like the sour tone in this as it adds more warmth and a feminine touch. Blending honey with booze is genius so this scent is high-pitched, solar, warm-spicy in a sweet way, festive and sweet-sour, not dark and spicy. Its balsamic sour amber paired with sweet notes is reminiscent of DUA Amberilicious and of Armani Si but it's a different scent. The chocolate is another genius addition in this - it smells almost nutty at first and in the mid phase, so perhaps the perfumer utilized benzaldehyde for the chocolate note which gives a nutty effect along with the sweet chocolate scent. I don't get hazelnut or popcorn so they didn't go with pyrazines I suppose.. I don't know the details man, I'm just really into discovering which notes and combos create the scents I perceive. In the mid phase, the chewy caramel along with the nutty rich decadent chocolate and the syrupy solar warm - not dusty - honey note, gave me the impression of sugared dates (since dates are chewy) and nuts with honey, smelling like the walnuts that we sprinkled on our cognac-infused soft and honeyed melomakarona cookies or the version with the syrupy chocolatey chewy dough. So it took me some time, till the later drydown even, to realize that I'm smelling chocolate, not chewy dates with nuts. I have come to love chocolate notes - thank you DUA for that lol. The chocolate is thick and smooths out the sour tone of the scent. It's the youthful, playful touch along with the honey and cinnamon which differentiates this perfume from heavy, mature gourmands. Nothing sharp, nothing peppery or waxy, nothing smoky. Despite the caramel note being paired with honey, it manages to be aromatic, balanced and not cloying, maybe due to the tonka which btw may amplify the nutty effect I get, but Tonka is my favorite note because it can be warm or cold, but always rich and smooth, giving body to every scent. I love the projection of this scent especially in the wind. It's perfect for fall too. I also love praline in perfumes which creates a balsamic liqueur chocolatey impression as in le monde gourmand Meringue Magique, and I smell some praline vibes in Kismet Magic. What makes Kismet Angel special compared to other boozey chocolate or cognac or brandy gourmands, is the lack of floral notes yet its ability to be aromatic from the cinnamon-honey and not pungent, despite the heavy syrupy components. Btw the quality is here in this formulation imo, no weird synthetic notes with leathery-burnt plastic or smoky undertones, just beautiful. Very impressed and at this price such a steal. Btw the kismet Angel who defined the fates of mortal men in Mesopotamia was who else, Enlil...that's the fallen angel with his mountain temples -Sumerian Ekur =mountain house - har habayit same thing - and his laws from mountains... So quite a mystical oriental story surrounding the good old adventurous European cognac haha.

Vale la pena? Olor: Demasiado buena, su olor es demasiado acogedor. Huele alicorado y dulce. Me llega a recordar al olor de un pastel con pasas pero muy muy refinado; con canela, vainilla y chocolate oscuro en una noche fría de otoño mientras te tomas un chocolate caliente. Las notas son bastantes verdaderas. ¿Se parece a Killian Angels Share? La respuesta es sí. En lo personal no tengo el Angels Share y ni lo he olido, sin embargo, conozco personas que la han olido y afirman que huele igual. ¿Se parece al Khamrah de lattafa? Tengo los dos por así decirlo, y te podría decir que huelen 55% parecido. La diferencia es que Khamrah es más dulce en si, pero Kismet Angel es más alicorado (amargo como un licor 🥃). Kismet tiene la nota de chocolate oscuro y eso hace que su aroma sea más profundo y (para mí) más masculino. Duración: A simple vista podría decir que dura aproximadamente 8 horas en piel, pero a la 6-8 horas podría decir que se vuelve un olor a ras de piel con proyección casi nula. En ropa dura más de 4 días lo cual está bastante bien. Evidentemente podría ser que mi Ph de la piel y el clima en el que vivo (cálido tropical) afecte el rendimiento, pero en un clima frío esta destaca mucho más. Hoy me apliqué 2 sprays al lado del hombro a las 6:40 am y ahora a las 3:50pm aún puedo olerlo; pero claro, acercando mi nariz al hombro. Opino que su olor hace que su duración y proyección no tenga importancia pues huele demasiado bien. Proyección: Tiene una proyección moderada en mi opinión. Yo uso 6 sprays, 2 en el cuello y 2 de cada lado de los hombros. Está no es la mejor forma para que proyecte pues carece de atomizaciones en la piel, sin embargo, siento que este es un olor un poco discreto y por eso no se percibe tanto pues no es ostigante. Por su precio la verdad vale la pena usar muchas atomizaciones (pero claro, sin ofender a otros). Género: En verdad es una fragancia bastante unisex hasta el punto en el que alguien te puede decir que huele femenino y otra persona que le parece masculino. (Para mí se inclina levemente al lado masculino, aunque una mujer que huela así es bastante placentero). Precio: Lo conseguí a 35$ dólares, he visto en internet se consigue a 25-30. Si lo consigues menos de 35$ está bastante bien. Recepción de la gente: A casi todos, por no decir todos, a los que les he mostrado el aroma les gustó bastante. Quizá haya alguna que otra persona que no le guste los perfumes así dulces o gourmand, pero estoy 99.9% seguro de que es inofensivo y le agrada a todos, a mujer y hombres. Compra a ciegas: Si no te caen mal los perfumes dulces entonces es un rotundo SÍ Conclusión: Olor: 9.8/10 Duración: 8/10 Proyección: 7/10 Género: unisex (un Chinchin masculino) Precio: 8/10 _____________ Final: un total 9/10

I purchased Kismet Angel from an Arabian discounter in a mall at the beginning of January for around $55 USD after tax. While the price was higher at this store, you can find it cheaper at discounters, especially since the fragrance has been changed to Kismet Magic, not sure if it was reformulated. The shop owner was an acquaintance, and I had just tested Angel's Share at Sephora, so I had the scent on a tester strip when I encountered Kismet Angel. I immediately noticed how similar they were, especially in the opening. To me, the two are practically identical during the first moments, and the similarity holds throughout the dry down. I didn't hesitate to grab it while I had the chance. After two months of macerating (maturing whatever, it sat), I’m even more glad I did. Scent Profile: The opening of Kismet Angel bursts with a boozy, apple pie-like accord. While apple isn't listed in the notes, this fragrance and Angel's Share both remind and after an hour or two, I start to smell a hint of tonka bean, which reminds me of the tonka used in Le Male Elixir. Although this fragrance doesn’t resemble LME at all, the tonka gives off kinda a similar vibe in its richness and warmth. As it dries down, the boozy sweetness softens, and a gourmand vanilla emerges, lasting through the rest of the duration. I also picked up on a subtle chocolate note, which becomes more noticeable in the later stages of the fragrance (honestly i don't know if it's just because I see it in the notes now or what, but it really becomes clear at like the 7-8 hour mark on skin). About 5-6 hours in, it transitions into a cozy, intimate scent of vanilla, cinnamon, and notably, chocolate. Performance: On my skin, Kismet Angel lasts around 7-8 hours, and even longer when sprayed on clothing. The projection is solid during the opening, projecting about 4 feet before settling into a scent bubble that hovers just under arm’s length. While I find it unisex overall, I can see how some consider it to lean feminine. I am a 21-year-old college student and interestingly, I recently smelled a similar scent on one of my professors, a middle-aged woman, which I thought was funny. For the price, considering the resemblance to Angel Share, I think it's a great deal, especially from discounters. Anything under $40 USD feels fair for this fragrance. Rating: Scent: 9/10 Projection: 8/10 Longevity: 7/10 Price: 6/10 (for me) / 9/10 (on discounters)

I already wrote a review for this fragrance before but it was not too in depth so I have come back to yet again profess my love for this fragrance. Keep in mind this review is not going to be too in depth either but this is the main takeaways I can give after wearing this fragrance a lot in the past few months after maceration which I highly recommend for longevity and projection. This fragrance is hands down my favourite Angels Share clone I have smelled so far, it smells very similar to Angels Share with slightly less booziness and the cognac note being a bit less realistic is a bit bad but the beautiful chocolate note in the opening makes up for it, unfortunately this chocolate goes away after about 15-30 minutes and that’s when you smell more of the similarities to Angels Share, even then Kismet Angel is less of a one to one dupe of Angels Share but more of an inspired take that still has the Angels Share DNA which I love and this is what I think Lattafa intended for this fragrance. The longevity and projection is below average but it is to be expected of a this fragrance given the price point. Overall Kismet Angel is a wonderful take on Angels Share and is one of if not my favourite fragrance ever. Perhaps Lataffa will release a flanker of this fragrance some day like they did with and Khamrah Qahwa which they seemed to have had some success with. If they do I would love to see it and with some minor tweaks this fragrance could become one of their best ever. The only negatives I have to say about this fragrance and could be improved on in a flanker is that the chocolate note is very good but goes away too soon, the longevity and projection is a little below average, and an ingredient that is used called alcohol denat (ethanol) is very strong and caused me some irritation so anyone with sensitive skin should limit or avoid use of this fragrance. Great work Lattafa. Overall thoughts: Smell: 10/10 Longevity and projection: 6.5/10 Price: 10/10

One of my favorite scent profiles is ambery, cinnamon, honey, boozey, spicey, and sweet tonka scent. After smelling practically everything at the main Sephora in my city, I loved Angel's Share the most. So, how does Kismet Compare? Is Kismet a safe blind buy for someone with similar tastes as me? Kismet does itch that scratch for a fragrance in this category. I do get a famiar apple pie vibe the same a Angel's Share, but it's a little obscured by the extra dose of cinnamon and the extra woodiness that makes this less smooth than Angel's Share. If you haven't tried Angel's Share to know what I mean by apple pie, it doesn't actually smell edible apple pie, or a scented candle. It's a trick of using notes like apple brandy to suggest the acidity and sweetness of apple which still smells like an elevated fragrance. This macerates strangely imo. It smelled great when I first got it, turned into an intolerable cinnamon bomb 2 months in, then became smooth 3 months later. If it would've stayed in the 2 month stage I would've said it's a very risky blind buy. I'm sensitive to really strong cinnamon, and at the 2 month mark it was making me sick to smell. I still think that, after fully macerating, this is likely only suitable for fall and winter for me, while Angel's Share is so silky smooth it can be worn all year round. I prefer Angel's Share, but overall I prefer Kismet at the lower price point. I would say they are at least 90% the same, and I don't think you will truely dislike this if you love Angel's Share. I would consider this to be a safe blind buy if you love Angel's Share and other scents in the same category, especially at $30 for 100ml.

I ́m glad this is finally listed on Fragrantica. I have a full bottle, I bought it because I wanted to try the "Angel ́s Share" type of fragrance before I put myself into getting the actual AS (couldn ́t get my hands on a sample) and Khamrah wasn ́t available. While Khamrah (which I own now, too) was a little bit of a disappointment for me in terms of longevity and sillage, this fragrance, on the contrary, exceeded my expectations. On me, Kismet Angel smells quite crisp and yummy, like a very distinctive combination of apples, cinnamon, booziness, honey-sweetness (definitely reminded me of Jack Daniels Fire), also of some woodiness and something rather "fire-like" in the drydown... overall incredibly nice. I would say I like this scent even more than Khamrah (although Khamrah is beautiful for sure, too). Longevity of KA is rather moderate, sillage is something between moderate or strong on me (I received compliments for this while I didn ́t receive any with Khamrah, also Kismet Angel feels way more intense on me - I mentioned it in my Khamrah review and people seemed to disagree, I guess just because Khamrah is so popular now and negative opinions on that one are not that acceptable, although I know that everyone ́s perfume experience differs). Overall I think this is worth purchasing. The price/quality ratio is quite good. I recommend this. I wore it for the New Year ́s Eve and it felt very festive and nice. :)

To be honest, I'm not sure what this is supposed to smell like. I've never smelled Angels' Share, so I'm not sure if this is a good or bad impression of the fragrance. However, what I do know is this is the most beautiful combination of honey, cognac, and spices that I have ever smelled. Maybe that says a lot about me, but who cares lol! As someone who loves Estee Lauder Cinnabar and YSL Opium cinnamon and spices are definitely one of my favorite combinations. But this is so cozy, warm, inviting, and enveloping. Sometimes I take a hot shower and put a spray on my pajamas. I love waking up catching whiffs of this on my pj's. It's heavy in my rotation right now. I didn't think anything could take the place of my Christmas present of D&G Devotion. I'm still wearing Kismet Magic while I can, I live in the south and so far the mornings are still cool. I'm not sure if I will be able to wear this in the summer. But you better believe I'm going to try. I'm so glad I found this, what a treasure it turned out to be. My 25 yr old son loves this fragrance. This can definitely be worn by a man or a woman. Sometimes you don't really know what you are going to get with a unisex fragrance. They can either lean to masculine or lean to feminine. This one is right in the middle to me, I can really see any gender or whatever you chose to go by wearing this. This really is a true gem.

>>A comparison between it and Angel's Share: Bought this after sampling Angel's Share at a Kilian store. Smells EXACTLY the same, but WAY stronger. It could even be too strong. Like an extrait of AS. Lasts eternaly, for 24+ hours, and 12+ hours on skin. Projects strongly too, even on skin. I went back to the store to compare the fragrance with the original and sure enough, it was as I concluded. Extracted Angel's Share. >>Main scent notes: Cinnamon and cognac throughout the whole wear. Honey sweetness that makes it heavy, along with icy booziness that makes it almost fresh. Beautifuly blended together to create depth and complexity. The fragrance almost doesn't change even in the dry down. >>Season, occasion, and gender: It's a string and heavy perfume, and may become cloying and too heavy for warm weather. The winter and spring seasons would be ideal. Or spray lightly. As it is very strong, it may not be suitable for office or school wear. But it's definitely great for going out and for special occasions. Definitely unisex. Even with its sweetness, it is not a typical feminine kind of sweetness. But in a more gourmand, spices and boozy vibe. Edit to add: Kismet Angel by Maison Alhambra has changed its name to Kismet Magic. Due to legal reasons I believe. Mine has the name Kismet Magic. It's the same fragrance, but they put it in a different bottle.

#676 in my "Tour de Fragrance" This is Alhambra's clone of Kilian "Angel's Share", and it's a very good one. It's a tribute to Kilian's perfumer Benoist Lapouza that everyone loves "Angel's Share" and everyone keeps cloning it or releasing similars so close as to be almost indistinct. Absolutely one of the best, if not the best amber-vanilla scents ever crafted. A true masterpiece. Blessings on Lapouza and his house forevermore for giving us that perfumer's work of art. Lattafa's take on this scent combination, "Khamrah," improves the Angel's Share note combo in my opinion with some bergamot, giving it a light citrus edge, and Lattafa's "Khamrah Qawah" delivers what I deem the best take on this combination by adding a coffee note that makes the scent less unisex and more masculine. Of course the advantage of the Alhambra Kismet Angel is it only cost $20. Khamrah runs around $40, Khamrah Qawah about $55. All-in-all the distinctions between Kismet Angel, Khamrah and Khamrah Qawah don't amount to much. Kismet is closest to the Kilian original. Khamrah adds citrus and Qawah adds coffee. So whatever your preference you get the core scent of Kilian's Angel Share without dropping $250 plus to get it. You're a winner whichever way you jump. Car pool, elevator and office safe. Day or night including date night. Blind buying a $20 scent is no risk at all.

After a year of maceration, I fell in love with Kismet Angel, especially the dry down. Gosh! What a smoky, tobacco-y vibe going on! I don’t know, and don’t care, where the tobacco note comes from (since it's not listed), but I’m vibing with it. It triggers a very specific memory in my brain. There was an Italian priest who used to come from the city to our suburb to offer Mass (I’m from South Asia). He was very posh for a priest—wore an expensive watch, smoked Marlboro cigarettes, and wore some kind of perfume. When I stood nearby, I always smelled the perfume mixed with Marlboro smoke, creating this smoky, tobacco-y scent. It was awesome! Even my childhood, not-so-mature nose knew this was something unique (I never smelled it on anyone else) and only posh people wore it! That blend of perfume and cigarette smoke was unforgettable. And now, here I am, finding that same scent in the dry down of Kismet Angel. It took me straight back to that memory lane from childhood. How lovely to rediscover such a unique scent in such a unique way! Initial smell: 7/10 Dry down: 10/10 Longevity: 10/10 (10+ hours on clothes)

Did a side by side comparison today, and, on my skin, identical to Angel’s Share. The only difference I could detect was mid-dry down, when I got a little more honey in Angel, but that went away. Opening and dry down are the same, I cannot detect any difference (and I’m snooty about that haha). I see descriptions of KAS being more “rounded” “full” etc., but I cannot tell any difference whatsoever. I put my Alhambra in my purse, stood in front of KAS at Sephora, and spritzed my left wrist and sleeve. Then I pulled my Angel out of my purse and did the same on my right wrist and sleeve. Comparison started at 11:00 am and am writing this at 5:00 pm. I even asked my husband if he could detect any difference and be could not. Identical, even on fabric! I bought my bottle almost a year ago and have been doing the aforementioned maceration. I don’t know if there has been any discernible change between then and now, but I love it. It’s a perfect autumn fragrance - very warm and comforting. I plan to wear it regularly as the weather cools.

I got this perfume about 2 months ago. This is supposed to be a clone of Angels share but since I dont know what Angel share smell like, Ill rate it on its own. I have to say I dont know how I felt about this when I first got it, it smelt heavy on cognac and had that weird sour smell at the side that didn't smell to pleasant. The scent still smells nice and classy, something you would wear at a cold winter day or night and smells like a warm cinnamon honey apple pie with a cognac at the side. Its not a linear scent, as it dries down it gets a bit smoother and that 'dark chocolate' smell comes in. I left it alone for 2 months to macerate and trust me the sour smell I had before, is almost gone! It was a bit more sweeter and smoother and just better overall! YOU HAVE TO LET IT MACERATE to get the best smell out of it. Im very pleased with this, perfect for the price range and smells expensive considering its price.

My honest review on Kismet Angel: Its starts off very cinnamony without much sweetness but after about 10 minutes it turns into a almost perfect replica of angels share. It smells like apple sauce or a cinnamon apple pie. Very delicious and great winter unisex fragrance. It is missing some notes but it is pretty accurate, and for the price alone it would be a 10/10. It smells like an expensive fragrance for 1/5th of a cost. Unless you really focus on it, you won’t tell much of a difference. Smell: 9/10 versatility: 7/10 performance: 8/10 price: 10/10. Overall rating: 9/10. If I ever ran out of this, id probably buy another one. Its worth every cent spent. If you like angels share don’t listen to these other reviews, it smells very sweet and spicy and unique, at least for me. Plus it lasted almost 8 hours on my skin. Better performance than angels share. I also like the added chocolate note.

+ 1 on what HeidiLynn and 0000 have said. This is much closer to Angels' Share than Khamrah (as I said in my review of that one, they're in the same family, but not clones). Not just closer, this is a dupe for Kilian's AS, with a difference in the opening. The opening for Kismet Angel is a bit more alcoholic and a bit less apple pie-like. But the drydown? SAME. I tested both twice on different arms, and both times the drydown was identical. The first time the performance was similar, while the second Kismet outperformed Kilian, which lasted half an hour to an hour tops, while Kismet was there for hours (I have no idea what happened there, because it was the same bottles for both perfumes both times 🤷 ). I tend to test fragrances before sleep, so I cannot tell how exactly it behaved at different points, but I know I could still smell it when I woke up, so it lasts 6-7 hours at least.

Initially, during the first two months, Kismet Angel had an aroma reminiscent of a grandmother's house, which was expected. However, after allowing it to sit and mature, the fragrance underwent a positive transformation. It now exudes a beautiful scent. Kismet Angel has been an outstanding experience for me, earning a solid 5/5 rating. It boasts long-lasting qualities, and my girlfriend appreciates it, even though it's not her top choice. Personally, it's a favorite of mine, rivaling the original Angels Share. While it closely resembles Angels Share, there are subtle differences, making it the best dupe I've come across. The presentation is beautiful, and I notice a more pronounced alcoholic opening and a delightful chocolatey-cinnamony vibe in the initial 20 minutes of wear. Having both fragrances is a pleasant indulgence, and I plan to repurchase when my supply runs out.

A pretty good Angels’ Share dupe. It’s warm and sweet, but I do find that the vanilla in Angels’ Share develops more deeply and it has a more distinct apple note. Also nesrly identical to Maison Alhambra’s Kismet Magic, just a tiny bit spicier. Has minimal sillage and lasts nearly all day. In terms of perfumes listed as similar— ✔️ Alexandria Fragrances Brooklyn Fragrance Lover: similar but a better Angels’ Share dupe ✔️ Fragrance World Cocktail Intense: similar but stronger and a better Angels’ Share dupe ✔️ Oakcha Heavens Speak: similar ✔️ Zara Pistachio Infusion: similar but has more of a fresh apple scent ❌ ALT Fragrances Amber Angel: smells more like honey and tobacco ❌ Lattafa Khamrah: much more powdery and has a strong date note ❌ Paris Corner Emir Fire Your Desire: much woodier ❌ Zimaya Sharaf Blend: much more powdery and less boozy

It's in the same family as Angel's Share but definitely not a dupe Angel's Share is more boozy, but Kismet is still deep and opulent. If you smell them side by side, they are not the same but they could be related. But if you don't want to shell out the money for Angel's Share, this can take it's place. And for the price, it's definitely not cheap smelling at all - no plastic smell, no cheap alcohol smell - it's so well blended. It's almost like apple pie with cinnamon. Both genders can wear this for sure as long as you like gourmand and foody scents - it's not feminine nor masculine leaning - just a great scent that all people can wear. But I can see how those who prefer more masculine leaning scents not wanting to wear it. I'd say buy it, and if you dislike it, gift it to someone who likes gourmand scents. Money won't be wasted either way

Man this is really something else. Not only does it smell like Killian AS but that chocolate note really gives it more depth and diversity that AS lacks. While AS is sweet boozy and smells like a warm apple pie, it's only that. This however smells like an apple pie in the opening and throughout the dry down you get this really rich milky chocolate vibe that's really pairing well with the caramel for this lovely cool weather cologne. This is my top 5 cool weather cologne it's just done so well and especially for a fragrance house that's not big like the niche or designer brands. And for the price too it's amazing. I'd pay $150 for this. It doesn't project all that good like many other sweet cool weather colognes but it lasts 4 hours on me and I get like 2 feet of projection.

This is about 95% the same like Angel's Share. The opening is a bit different, same scent, but a bit more screechy and less artistically well done as compared to AS, but so close. Warm, cinnamon apple pie. The dry down is almost the same. AS feels a little bit smoother, more rounded, but this is just a small nuance. I am so in love. The performance for now is the same, longevity needs to be tested. I sprayed Angels Share in my hair by accident and I could smell it 3 days after. Let's see if Kismet can do the same. No need for me to spend more money on AS, when Kismet does the same. I cannot believe that this is so good! Just did a side by side comparison. The first spray is as I said a bit different, but after this, it`s the same scent. I still can`t believe it.

Just got it (would probably update after few weeks): Boozy apple cider with a strong cinnamon note, slightly sweet with a hint of chocolate in the background. As it settles (few hours in) the booziness mellows down leaving a creamy nutty vanilla mixed with a bunch of cinnamon and the slightest bit of chocolate and woody notes (more of "barrel that the booze matured in" kind of woodiness) For those who are debating between getting this and Khamrah, this far I think they're quite different. I don't have Khamrah but I tried it before, the dry down has the same vibe but Khamrah gave me more of a sweet slightly spiced creamy vanilla fall crème brûlée/candle (in a good way). I think layering them might be great (still have to try the combo)

Lovely clone of Angel's Share. Some notable differences: Strength - AS projects better and lasts longer on me. AS lasts all day, speaks with their whole chest, and I only need 2-3 sprays. KA currently lasts about 4-5 hrs, is a good conversationalist, and requires double the sprays. Notes - KA has that dark chocolate in the base. You can tell, but it's kinda just in the background. The big thing is the boozy depth & sting is not really there, and I miss it. And it doesn't feel as sweet as the OG either. For the price, KA is still an incredible bargain. As of right now, I would give the clone an 8.5/10. I'm hoping with some maceration, KA will gain some depth and become even better.

Wow, just WOW! I just received this and I’m shocked at how beautiful this is! I don’t like AS, at least when I tried it in store I hated it - too much apple and cinnamon for my taste. I bought this one to basically give it another chance and because of the comments on the chocolate note. Let me tell you that this is stunning! I get a lot of chocolate on me, a bit of booze, powder and spices too. I’m completely obsessed! This is the best perfume I bought this year so far. Bottle is great too, heavy and high quality- just shows how much we’re overpaying for branding. This is an exceptional product for the price. If you’re into sweet gourmands and chocolate, get your hands on this!

It is a great dupe of Angels' Share but a little less sweet, for a fraction of the price. It does not lack quality but the longevity is not great. It is one of my first fragrances and it did not disappoint. It has great sillage and can be smelled from a few feet away. It's not a mass appealing fragrance and it may cause headaches for certain people. The opening is amazing with all of the mixed notes, while still keeping that mysterious, musky opening. I blind bought but did not like it at first. Price: 10/10 Smell: 8/10 Longevity:6.5/10 Should you buy? Yes 100% a good addition to your collection.

Alright, I just got it and gave it an initial spray. On the first spray, I smelled bitter cognac, honeycomb, cinnamon, and another note I couldn’t identify. Unfortunately, I got a slight headache after trying this fragrance for the first time by spraying it on my neck, and sadly, I had to scrub it off. The dry-down smells like saliva—not kidding. Performance (I scrubbed it off after 1 hour): Longevity: Noticeable for 1–3 hours. 3–6 hours: You need to sniff your shirt. Price: I picked it up for $30, so it’s a decent deal. I’ll let it sit for a while and maybe update my thoughts after a month.

Got this for the hubby instead of myself because he’s into green and citrusy scents which I don’t like smelling on him, and stuff like creed (I hate creed) you know like those scents that smell like metal and rocks and pure hardcore masculinity lol, and BOY do I wish I kept it for myself because when he puts this on I’m in Heaven. I would wear it but I’m not, I want to always associate it with him so it can be special. I do enjoy sniffing it though. A LOT. So I got some Khamrah and hopefully it actually does smell better than this like some say

This is almost a pair to pair with Angels' Share. Longevity when I first got it 5 months ago was around 4h, I stopped wearing it and let it sit on the shelf to macerate, and now, testing it for a week I can tell It got even better on the smell, longevity and projection. For the price I paid, around 20 bucks, this fragrance is a 10/10. Angels' Share, Oajan, Ambre Tabac, Jazz Club, Khamrah, Ambassador Men, Stronger with you. I love this type of DNA for sure. Now please, Lattafa, Maison Alhambra: We need a pair to pair of Black Phantom! 🤞

i smelt killian’s angel share and got a sample once and knew i needed to have something similar to it or the perfume itself. but almost $320????! no. so when i found this perfume i didn’t even check the notes, i bought it and it’s like 98% a dupe. the 2% is for the extra sweetness of Kismet. Kismet is a lounge-bar date with velvet seats and a valet outside. Kismet is a steak dinner with white wine and $30 cocktails. It’s a fall scent but wear it in the summer at the risk of having an aura of sex appeal. i love it so so much !! 10/10

I got Angels’ Share about a year and a half ago and I just recently ran out, so I decided to buy this. While it’s not exactly the same, it still smells amazing and fairly similar to Angels’ Share. The dry down is a nice, creamy, boozy, chocolate and cinnamon scent. The only down sides I can see is that it doesn’t last as long and doesn’t project as well as Angels’ Share.. It’s also a unisex fragrance, so that can be a positive or a negative depending on who you are. If I had to rate it out of 10 it give it an 8.

got this about a year ago. at first it was just alright to me, abit too cloying for my taste and I prefered khamrah. however after not touching it for a while i decided to give it a go and oh boy, it's one of my go to fragrance recently. oddly enough, much prefer it to khamrah now as the latter is just too sweet. it's not as cloying as i remembered which is funny because it's nearing the warmer months in my country and i just love the booze! just goes to show how subjective my fragrance preference is.

Fan-freaking-tastic fragrance. Cinnamon, honey, vanilla, and boozy goodness. It is easily one of my favorite fragrances, and doesn't in any way smell like it should cost 30$. I bought a back up bottle. I own both this and Lattafa Khamrah, and IMO there is absolutely a reason to own both. They have their own distinctive profiles. Khamrah is sweeter, more in your face and boozier. This is a little more laid back, and more cinnamon forward. I enjoy both, but I prefer this to Khamrah.

this one rides along with killian angel. it is a alluring scent, sweet with the amber and vanilla hitting good, the honeycomb comes in on it, actually all the notes hit on this one. a great price for a very good cologne. would i buy this again ? yes i will. the scent is nice and attention getting, not bold like a leather scent, it is alluring scent.easily worn by men or women, it was a blind buy, but i knew the contents and what it was close too and highly pleased with the buy

An inexpensive gem that deserves the hype IMO. Also, this isn’t Angels’ Share or Apple Brandy on my skin. I get more of a coconut vibe which if done right is a note I love. Here it’s done well, even if it’s not coconut. It’s really sweet and enjoyable, with a good amount of warm spice. And of course the longevity of these cheapies is eternal. Especially so in comparison to some of our favorite $300+ bottles of Kilian and Tom Ford lol. I would def buy this and rock it proudly.

Alright, it's been a month since maceration. The initial aroma of cognac and honey is fascinating. As the cognac scent gently fades, the honey transforms into a luxurious, rich fragrance. The dry-down is truly outstanding, blending sweet cognac, delicate honey, dark chocolate, and vanilla. It feels like stepping out of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and walking into a royal wedding. Ratings: First smell: 8/10 Dry-down: 9.5/10 Longevity: 10+ hours Projection: 8/10 Sillage: 8/10

This is easily the most delicious frag I've sampled in my life. The performances leaves a lot of things to be desired, KA turns into a skin scent after 3 hours on me, but it wraps me in this sweet cloud remininscent of a Christmas market where vendors hand out mulled wine, handmade caramel, and chocolate pralines. Cognac and cinnamon are the most forward notes, but they don't overpower the other ones. As a matter of fact, the other notes complement these two.

Never smelt Angels Share before and I honestly bought Kismet Angel just because it had the dark chocolate note. I wanted a nice caramel boozy chocolatey kinda scent. It smells great in the opening and then it dries down to a more cinnamon heavy fragrance. I think this is a unisex fragrance but I feel like the women have much better choices. moderate projection and moderate longevity. Undoubtedly one of the best fragrances in my collection

It was disappointing to me at first sniff, right out of the box and for probably the first whole week. I put it away, as you do, same old story - let it sit for a couple months and it's now gorgeous. Not really the best choice for the hotter months, but, it will be ready when fall gets here. It's literally stunning after being allowed to mature. Mouthwatering. If you have Raghba matured as well, they are out of this world layered.

I love this fragrance! An absolute love of my life! Kismet Angel is well done. It has the right amount of booze, character, the right amount of spicy, the cinnamon is there as you would get in cinnamon pastries, not too sweet but sweet enough that I find myself sniffing multiple times, smooth with the notes well blended to my nose. This is a compliment magnet. You will have to let it sit for a few weeks to get good performance.

I've smelt Sharaff blend, Angel Share, Khamrah, Cocktail... And this by far is my favorite super sweet and reminds me of a apple pie. This is a sweeter more rich blend compared to khamrah and sharaff in my opinion with the same cheap price. Love this stuff This is new going under new batches named "Kismet Magic", same juice slightly different name. Anyways i have the old and new Kismet Angel and there is no difference.

This and Khamrah are totally different scents in my opinion. This is spicy cinnamon and boozy while khamrah is spicy caramel with a dash of cinnamon. Find Khamrah sweeter than Kismet. Wore it to the office today for a test run and totally regretted it. This is a nice party or night out scent. And layering these two together is a homerun! Great scent, 10/10 in my book. And longevity is outstanding.

This was a blind buy for me based on all of the great things I heard about Angel's Share, and for a little more than $30 I thought it was worth a shot. It is sweet and is a good fall/winter scent. I got a lot of chocolate right off the top, maybe too much, but it dries down into a very nice warm and cozy scent. I get the vanilla, caramel and cognac but not so much cinnamon. Overall 7/10 for me.

This fragrance has a beautiful gourmand and boozy smell. I blind bought this fragrance with no clue what angel share smelt like and it exceeded my expectations. If you cant afford angel's share then buy this! Edit: This fragrance is also very sweet and a little bit feminine in the opening so if you want something super masculine then this may not be for you as it is a VERY unisex fragrance.

this is such a good fragrance, for the first 20-30 minutes, you get a strong combination of cinnamon, honey and dates with cinnamon being the most prominent. then when it starts to dry down the booziness comes out and the cinnamon starts to step back making it smell more like angel’s share Scent profile: 9/10 longevity: 8.5/10 value: 10/10 for 30$ this is a steal, get it while you can

This fragrance goes hard. It smells like pouring sweet cognac over a mountain of cinnamon, and then mixing it up in some vanilla goodness. It's a symphony of delight from the opening to the drydown, and will turn heads left and right all day long. Whoever is lucky enough to catch a whiff of this will wonder what that rich and powerful scent their nostrils just inhaled was.

Had this for a few weeks but this a solid clone. Only tried this and Khammrah so far but Kismet Angel is the superior clone and very addictive. I love Khammrah still but its more of an influenced by Angel Share than a clone of it! Kismet Angel - 8.5/10 lasts about 5-6hrs on me Khammrah - 8/10 but lasts longer 8hrs mininum I layer them now for best of both worlds 🤣

It's insane how much this changes with maceration. I've had my bottle for over a year now, & it's 1000× better than it was last fall. I could barely stand how overbearing it was with just 1 spray, now I spray 10 sprays each wear & LOVE it. If you're dissatisfied after 6 months of maceration, trust me, it keeps changing & getting smoother, so don’t give up early.

I wore this today. Being the first time I took it easy with the decant sprayer. Tomorrow I won't be so shy on the trigger. I don't care how this leans, Imma gonna get a bottle eventually. Never smelled Angel's Share, don't really feel the need to. I like this juice just fine. I'll admit I wasn't super impressed on paper but on my skin it's just wonderful.

I am being so serious that is the dupe for killians angel, I bought this first and smelled the killian perfume in person and they smell identical. Only difference is killians seems a bit more boozy and smokey. To me this reminds me of cognac on a crispy chilly fall day. Something I wear out and get so many compliments on!! One of my favorite fall scents.

1:1 with Kismet Magic (Maison Alhambra renamed to avoid cease-desist from Kilian). 95% of Angel's share for 1/9th of the price. Apple pie, cognac, caramelised vanilla and bakery-gourmand for cheap without screechy qualities expected from clone fragrances. For more detail, refer to my Kismet Magic review. Incredible value, my new daily fragrance!

Similar to Angel's Share, this scent is almost a crime. Priced around $30, it's fantastic and smells like the original. A boozy, honey, cinnamon-sweet unisex scent, magical in the air. Perfect holiday gift, lasts 6-7 hours, decent projection. It's not as strong as Angel's Share, but it's still impressive. Your partner will love it. Rate it 9/10

This is as close as a dupe can ever get. It's an amazing scent and for me it's beast mode. I'd pick this over khamrah anyday I haven't tried zimaya's dupe but I heard its somewhat close to khamrah so I'd really recommend kismet. (I have the magic bottle). I'd say it's boozier and the chocolate note gives it a deeper sweetness than AS.