88%
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Kismet Eau de Parfum bottle Kismet
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2024
£ Price Tier ££
Nightcap Eau de Parfum bottle Nightcap

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Kismet
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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 - Nightcap
This one's a divisive brew; some find it a delightful, fizzy root beer float, while others reckon it's a medicinal cough syrup nightmare. It's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, so definitely try before you buy, unless you fancy smelling like Carmex or dashi.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 4%
Floral 0% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 2% 1%
Sweet 30% 30%
Warm 19% 28%
Woody 39% 29%
Earthy 27% 19%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 0% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kismet EdP
Nightcap EdP

Notes

Accords

Kismet Nightcap
100%
Woody
100%
57%
Vanilla
92%
63%
Warm Spicy
87%
52%
Fresh Spicy
74%
49%
Powdery
64%
58%
Patchouli
48%
Fresh
57%
46%
Balsamic
54%
51%
Earthy
Aromatic
51%
Amber
51%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
57%
92%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
87%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
74%
Powdery shared
49%
64%
Patchouli shared
58%
48%
57%
Balsamic shared
46%
54%
51%
51%
51%

Performance

Kismet Nightcap
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.

Nightcap

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intimate sillage and unique, often gourmand, character make it less suitable for formal or office settings. It's ideal for casual wear or date nights, where its soft, close-to-skin projection can be appreciated, though its oil-based formula might stain clothes which limits versatility.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kismet
Nightcap
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