Is Zimaya A Fairy Tale a dupe of Kilian Straight to Heaven?
Straight to Heaven EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
A Fairy Tale EDP
While both share a boozy, woody profile with nutmeg and vanilla, Straight to Heaven boasts superior refinement and complexity. A Fairy Tale attempts to capture the same essence at a budget price, but its execution is inconsistent. The key difference lies in the quality of ingredients and blending. Straight to Heaven is a smoother, more balanced experience, while A Fairy Tale can be harsh or synthetic to some noses. If you prioritize a luxurious, nuanced scent, Straight to Heaven is the clear winner. However, if budget is your primary concern and you're willing to risk a potentially polarizing fragrance, A Fairy Tale might be worth exploring.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Straight to Heaven
- A Fairy Tale
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a sophisticated, well-blended woody fragrance.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients and longevity.
- You're willing to invest in a signature scent.
- You prefer a smoother, less synthetic aroma.
- You want a guaranteed compliment-getter.
- You're on a tight budget and seeking an affordable alternative.
- You enjoy experimenting with potentially divisive scents.
- You don't mind a rougher, more synthetic edge.
- You want a fragrance that is not too mainstream.
- You like a very strong cedar note.
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 mixed bag. Some find it a boozy, woody masterpiece at a bargain price, evoking 'CEO vibes' and a 'rustic wood cabin' fantasy. Others are left cold, smelling only 'pine 2x4' or an unwelcome 'smoker's lounge'. Not one for a blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Nutmeg
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its boozy, woody, and patchouli-heavy profile makes it too bold and potentially distracting for the office. It's best suited for cooler evenings, intimate dates, or formal gatherings where its unique character can shine, rather than casual daytime wear or sport.
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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli
Without amber and dried fruits
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Straight to Heaven EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 26 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
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