Is Maison Alhambra Kismet Lunar Magic a dupe of Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash?

Kismet Lunar Magic EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Moon Ginger Dash EDP
It's a Kilian "freshie" with a boozy twist, but whether it's a refreshing summer cocktail or a regretful morning-after scent depends entirely on your skin chemistry. Divisive, for sure, with some hailing it as a masterpiece and others getting cheap aquatic or even fishy notes.
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Our Verdict - Kismet Lunar Magic EDP
Total chaos in the comments section! Despite the listed notes, everyone is saying this is a Blue Moon Ginger Dash clone, not Angel's Share. So, if you're after a boozy ginger kick for summer on a budget, this could be your new best mate. Just manage your expectations on the longevity - it's a bit hit and miss.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Blue Moon Ginger Dash EDP A Kismet Lunar Magic 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
Blue Moon Ginger Dash EDP
Kismet Lunar Magic EDP

Notes

Only in Kismet Lunar Magic
Cognac 57% Woody Notes 43%
Only in Blue Moon Ginger Dash
Vodka 51% Ginger 49%
Only in Blue Moon Ginger Dash
Ambroxan 54% Musk 46%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Blue Moon Ginger Dash Kismet Lunar Magic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Moon Ginger Dash

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic accords make it suitable for casual and sport settings, though some find it refined enough for dates. Its aquatic and clean profile, coupled with varied performance reports, makes it borderline for office, and the distinct boozy freshness doesn't quite fit formal events.

Kismet Lunar Magic

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its supposedly invigorating ginger and boozy character make it a strong contender for casual wear and dates. While not overly formal, its unique profile could work for some evening events. Performance, as noted in reviews, can be inconsistent, making it less ideal for demanding office or formal settings.

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
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Key Similarities

Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis

Key Differences

Adds aldehydes and ambroxan, drops cinnamon and cognac

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