Kismet EDP
| EDP | Concentration | |
| M | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ristretto Intense Café
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one's a Montale powerhouse, and it's certainly divisive. Some find it a delicious coffee-rose dream, while others are baffled by the lack of coffee and overwhelmed by the rose. Love it or hate it, its monstrous performance is undeniable.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly projection and sweet, dense gourmand nature make it a poor fit for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. However, these same characteristics, especially the sensual rose and caramel, make it fantastic for dates or a statement evening out, particularly in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, vanilla, powdery
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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