Kilian Paris Angels' Share
- Cognac
- Cinnamon
- Tonka bean
- Oak
- Praline
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
Smells like Kilian Paris
Perfumes that smell like Angels' Share
The perfume most often compared with Kilian Angels' Share is Lattafa Khamrah. They share cinnamon, vanilla, tonka bean and praline, but Angels' Share is built around cognac while Khamrah is built on dates and praline, so reviewers call it an inspired alternative rather than a copy.
- Gourmand
- 4 shared notes
- 1 alternative named by reviewers
Side by side
The notes, side by side
Shared notes are marked. Notes for Angels' Share come from Kilian's own page (cognac, tonka bean, oak) and the house description repeated by retailers (cinnamon, praline, vanilla, sandalwood); retailers place the notes in different tiers.
Oak
Sandalwood
Lattafa Khamrah
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Bergamot
- Date
- Praline
- Tuberose
- Vanilla
- Tonka bean
- Amberwood
- Myrrh
- Benzoin
Nutmeg
Bergamot
Date
Tuberose
Amberwood
Myrrh
BenzoinReviewers compare it with Angels' Share more often than with any other perfume, and guides call it an inspired alternative rather than a clone.
No cognac. Dates and praline carry the heart, and the base adds myrrh and benzoin.
Notes: Lattafa's own listing.
In notes
Why they smell alike, and where they differ
Why they smell alike
Both are warm, spiced gourmands: cinnamon at the start, then a sweet, rounded base of tonka bean, vanilla and praline. That warm-pastry impression is what makes people reach for one when they think of the other.
Where they differ
Angels' Share is defined by its cognac note and an oak absolute, a boozy, woody warmth. Khamrah replaces that with dates and praline in the heart and adds a resinous base of myrrh, benzoin and amber woods, so it reads sweeter and more spiced.
| Tier | Angels' Share | Lattafa Khamrah |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Cognac, Cinnamon | Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bergamot |
| Heart | Tonka bean, Oak | Date, Praline, Tuberose |
| Base | Praline, Vanilla, Sandalwood | Vanilla, Tonka bean, Amberwood, Myrrh, Benzoin |
Before you buy
Similar is not the same
Comparisons are opinions
Smells similar to is a judgement by a person, and noses differ. We report who makes each comparison; we do not rate likeness ourselves.
Notes on paper are not the smell
Two perfumes can list the same notes and still smell different, because amounts and materials differ. Wear both, one on each wrist, for a full day.
What the law says
In the main European case the court recorded that making and selling a smell-alike is lawful; using the famous name to sell it as an imitation was not. Read whether perfume dupes are legal.
Short answers
Angels' Share: short answers
Lattafa Khamrah is the perfume reviewers compare with it most often. They share cinnamon, vanilla, tonka bean and praline, but Khamrah has no cognac note and reads sweeter.
No. Qahwa is the 2023 coffee version, with cardamom and ginger on top and coffee in the base. Reviewers place it next to Khamrah rather than next to Angels' Share.
In the main European case, L'Oréal v Bellure, the English Court of Appeal recorded that it is lawful to make and sell a smell-alike product. What was unlawful was using the famous brand names in lists that presented the cheaper products as imitations. Our article on whether perfume dupes are legal sets out the rulings. It is not legal advice, and the law differs by country.
Sources
- Kilian Paris, Angels' Share product page (cognac essence, tonka bean absolute, oak absolute).
- Retailer listings repeating the house description (cinnamon, praline, vanilla, sandalwood).
- Fragnatique Journal, 10 best Arabian perfume dupes (Lattafa's notes for Khamrah; reviewer comparison).
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