Is Anfar London ASHY WOOD a dupe of Kilian Angels' Share?
Angels' Share by Kilian and ASHY WOOD by Anfar London both deliver a rich, sweet, and woody aromatic experience, but their key differences are notable. Angels' Share is a mid-tier Eau de Parfum that offers a decadent and boozy gourmand profile, ideal for making a bold statement on cooler nights. In contrast, ASHY WOOD, a budget-friendly Extrait, presents a sweet-oud composition with a unique mineral twist, making it a suitable choice for those new to this scent genre or seeking an affordable alternative. While Angels' Share leans towards opulence and warmth, ASHY WOOD provides a more complex yet accessible scent experience. Choose based on your preference for depth or affordability.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a boozy gourmand fragrance.
- You seek a luxurious, opulent scent.
- You want a statement fragrance for cool nights.
- You are new to sweet-oud scents.
- You need a budget-friendly option.
- You enjoy a mineral edge in fragrances.
A decadent, boozy gourmand that wraps you in cinnamon, oak-aged cognac, and caramelized sweetness. Angels' Share is magnetic and delicious, radiating opulence and warmth-perfect for cool nights and making a statement.
If you're already flush with boozy-sweet scents, this one might feel a bit too familiar. However, for those new to the genre or seeking a solid alternative, Ashy Wood delivers a surprisingly complex sweet-oud with an interesting mineral edge.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
This is a rich, boozy gourmand with pronounced sweet, spicy, and woody facets that excel in cool and cold weather, making it perfect for fall and winter. Its heaviness and warmth can feel cloying in heat, so it's best reserved for evenings or milder spring days.
Occasions
Its strong projection and seductive warmth make it ideal for dates and upscale evening events, while the bold sweetness may be too assertive for office or sporting situations. Better suited for occasions where you want to leave a memorable impression.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent sweet and woody accords make it a bit much for the office or sport. Ashy Wood truly shines on an intimate date or a formal evening out, where its rich, projecting warmth can be appreciated without overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Cognac
Adds amber and hedione, drops aldehydes and bergamot
Where to buy
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International (11)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work