Is Glamfume White Heaven Beach a dupe of Kilian Straight to Heaven?
Straight to Heaven and White Heaven Beach both aim for woody sweetness with vanilla, but diverge significantly in execution. Straight to Heaven leans into a boozy, dark wood profile, offering a sophisticated and sensual experience. White Heaven Beach, conversely, emphasizes a fluffy, sweeter profile that some find delightful and others synthetic. The key difference lies in the wood profile and sweetness levels. If you want a boozy, dark woody scent, choose Straight to Heaven. If you prefer a sugary, fluffy experience, sample White Heaven Beach.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Straight to Heaven
- White Heaven Beach
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a sophisticated, boozy woody scent.
- You prefer depth and complexity in your fragrances.
- You appreciate a darker, more sensual aroma.
- You want a fragrance with strong performance.
- You enjoy very sweet, gourmand fragrances.
- You want something unique and potentially polarizing.
- You prefer a lighter, fluffier scent profile.
- You're seeking a fragrance that's very sweet.
A dark, boozy woody masterpiece that radiates sensuality and intrigue. Straight to Heaven is for those who crave depth, richness, and a bold signature that lingers long after you leave the room.
This one's a divisive little thing; some find it a gorgeous, fluffy-sweet dream, while others are baffled by its synthetic, cloying assault. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test before you commit.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
27%
vs
19%
Orange Blossom
33%
Rose
29%
Litchi
29%
Blackcurrant
24%
Jasmine
22%
Iris
22%
Lily of the Valley
22%
Lemon
19%
Sandalwood
19%
Cotton Candy
19%
Cotton Flower
14%
Woody Notes
14%
Musk
14%
Nutmeg
100%
Sandalwood
19%
Vanilla
19%
Cotton Candy
19%
Cotton Flower
14%
Woody Notes
14%
Musk
14%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The intense woody, spicy and musky character is best suited for cool weather, especially fall and winter, but its freshness from nutmeg and patchouli allows some versatility in spring. It is too rich and intense for most summer days.
Occasions
Its boldness and richness shine on formal evenings or romantic dates and can be a charismatic signature for special occasions. The projection and spicy opulence make it less suited to daytime office or sport environments.
Seasons
Community season votes for Kilian Straight to Heaven, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its prominent sweetness and powdery warmth make it less suited for professional settings or active wear. It shines brightest in casual daytime situations or romantic evenings, where its inviting and cosy character can be fully appreciated.
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 1 of its 14 notes, including Vanilla
Adds blackcurrant and cotton candy, drops cedar and nutmeg
Where to buy
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Straight to Heaven EDP
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