Is The Fragrance World UK Bourbon a dupe of Kilian Angels' Share?

Angels' Share EDP

Kilian by Benoist Lapouza Original Statement

Bourbon EDP

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Angels' Share Eau de Parfum bottle Angels' Share EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Bourbon Eau de Parfum bottle Bourbon EDP
£120.90 from
30ml at Perfume Click
Best value £3.10/ml (100ml)
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£29.95 from
50ml at The Fragrance World
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Angels' Share EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Bourbon EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Kilian Angel's Share (2020) - the pyramid maps the original's cognac opening, tonka bean heart, and vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Angels' Share EDP A Bourbon EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Angels' Share EDP
Bourbon EDP

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Angels' Share Bourbon
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Angels' Share

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Bourbon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The cognac-led opening and vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Kilian bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Kilian signature.

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.

Overall scent match
31%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Oak, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Adds hazelnut and orange, drops aldehydes and bergamot

Where to buy

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Import charges may apply

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30ml 1 offer
50ml 2 offers
100ml 2 offers
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Refills 1 offer
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