Kismet Eau de Parfum bottle Kismet
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2014
£ Price Tier ££
Patchouli Nosy Be Eau de Parfum bottle Patchouli Nosy Be

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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 - Patchouli Nosy Be
This is a serious, sophisticated patchouli for those who know what they want. It’s certainly not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, with some calling it love-at-first-sniff and others detecting an 'acetone' note. It's rich, dense, and performs like a beast - if you're a patchouli fan, this one's for you.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 3%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 2% 0%
Sweet 30% 32%
Warm 19% 20%
Woody 39% 29%
Earthy 27% 29%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 0% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kismet EdP
Patchouli Nosy Be EdP

Notes

Only in Patchouli Nosy Be
Patchouli 67% Pink Pepper 33%
Shared Notes
Cacao Pod 20% vs 55%
Only in Patchouli Nosy Be
Labdanum 44%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 58% vs 39%
Only in Kismet
Vetiver 41%
Only in Patchouli Nosy Be
Sandalwood 33% Cedar 27%

Accords

Kismet Patchouli Nosy Be
100%
Woody
100%
63%
Warm Spicy
83%
58%
Patchouli
77%
Cacao
65%
57%
Vanilla
58%
46%
Balsamic
57%
Amber
54%
49%
Powdery
52%
51%
Earthy
49%
Sweet
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
83%
Patchouli shared
58%
77%
65%
Vanilla shared
57%
58%
Balsamic shared
46%
57%
54%
Powdery shared
49%
52%
Earthy shared
51%
49%
48%

Performance

Kismet Patchouli Nosy Be
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Patchouli Nosy Be

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense, dark accords make it too strong for an office setting. However, this richness translates perfectly to date nights and formal events, commanding attention and exuding sophistication. It's a bit much for casual wear, leaning more towards special occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kismet
Patchouli Nosy Be
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