Is Khadlaj Perfumes La Fede Intoxicate a dupe of Kilian Angels' Share?
Angels' Share and La Fede Intoxicate share similar DNA, but diverge in quality and complexity. Angels' Share boasts a refined, boozy gourmand experience with expertly blended cognac and caramelized nuances. La Fede Intoxicate, while evoking a similar vibe at a budget price, can be inconsistent, with some finding it lacks depth or causes headaches. The key difference lies in the smoothness and overall impression; Angels' Share radiates opulent warmth, while La Fede Intoxicate is a more affordable, but potentially riskier, alternative.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Angels' Share
- La Fede Intoxicate
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a high-quality, refined gourmand.
- You appreciate expertly blended fragrances.
- You want a guaranteed compliment-getter.
- You prefer smoother, richer scents.
- Price is your primary concern.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You don't mind some inconsistencies.
- You enjoy taking a chance on new fragrances.
Dessert for cold nights, poured from a cognac glass. Cinnamon and praline give it a boozy, caramelised sweetness, and it hangs about for hours. Heavy going in warm weather.
Cognac, caramel and cinnamon wrapped in coconut, tonka and vanilla, with lily of the valley and peony adding a floral lift. A warm, boozy gourmand for cold nights and close company.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Cognac
19%
vs
11%
Cinnamon
16%
vs
10%
Vanilla
14%
vs
7%
Tonka Bean
12%
vs
4%
Oak
11%
vs
6%
Sandalwood
8%
vs
7%
Praline
13% share of the perfume
Dragée
4% share of the perfume
Hedione
1% share of the perfume
Caramel
8% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Coconut
6% share of the perfume
Plum Blossom
5% share of the perfume
Almond
5% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
4% share of the perfume
Freesia
4% share of the perfume
Bergamot
3% share of the perfume
Mandarin
3% share of the perfume
Peony
3% share of the perfume
Musk
3% share of the perfume
Cognac
19%
vs
11%
Cinnamon
16%
vs
10%
Tonka Bean
12%
vs
4%
Oak
11%
vs
6%
Hedione
1% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Cognac, cinnamon and praline are made for autumn nights, with winter a close second. Summer heat turns it cloying.
Occasions
Best for date nights and upscale evenings, where its strength and warmth help it leave a mark. Too sweet and assertive for the office or sport.
Seasons
Cognac, caramel and cinnamon belong in the cold, so autumn and winter lead. Summer would make it heavy.
Occasions
A date and evening scent through and through, warm enough to enjoy at close range. It is too sweet for the office and the gym.
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 6 of its 17 notes, including Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Adds almond and amber, drops dragée and hedione
Where to buy
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