Kismet Eau de Parfum bottle Kismet
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- Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Benjoin Bohème Eau de Parfum bottle Benjoin Bohème

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kismet
A divisive scent, Kismet aims for sophisticated woody-spicy allure at a budget price, but inconsistent performance reports mean it's a bit of a gamble. Some hail it as a masterpiece; others curse its fleeting nature.
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Our Verdict - Benjoin Bohème
This is a beautiful, understated amber that's sadly a bit of a performance lottery. If you grab an older bottle, you're in for a treat; the new ones just don't hit the same, and the faint sillage really lets down a cracking scent profile.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 2% 10%
Sweet 30% 28%
Warm 19% 21%
Woody 39% 31%
Earthy 27% 27%
Animalic 0% 3%
Fresh 0% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kismet EdP
Benjoin Bohème EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 36% vs 18%
Sandalwood 25% vs 20%

Accords

Kismet Benjoin Bohème
100%
Woody
71%
Amber
100%
63%
Warm Spicy
71%
58%
Patchouli
50%
57%
Vanilla
46%
Balsamic
55%
51%
Earthy
49%
Powdery
51%
Woody shared
100%
71%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
71%
Patchouli shared
58%
50%
57%
Balsamic shared
46%
55%
51%
Powdery shared
49%
51%

Performance

Kismet Benjoin Bohème
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kismet

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Kismet's strong woody and warm spicy accords lean it towards evening and formal wear. While some reviewers find it too intense for the office, its sophisticated profile makes it ideal for dates and dressed-up occasions, especially in cooler weather.

Benjoin Bohème

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its low projection means it's suitable for office wear, while its warm, elegant character makes it a good choice for dates and formal events. However, its weak performance in newer formulations might not justify its use for grand occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
81%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Patchouli, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kismet
Benjoin Bohème
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