Kismet Magic Eau de Parfum bottle Kismet Magic
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kismet Magic
If you're after a boozy apple pie in a bottle, Kismet Magic absolutely delivers; it's a stellar dupe, often outperforming its pricier inspiration and beloved for its festive, cozy vibe. However, be warned: that initial cognac blast can be a bit much for some, and a few find it a touch synthetic.
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Our Verdict - Bourbon
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Kilian Angel's Share (2020) - the pyramid maps the original's cognac opening, tonka bean heart, and vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 6%
Floral 1% 1%
Fruity 7% 5%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 52% 51%
Warm 31% 23%
Woody 21% 20%
Earthy 6% 8%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 0% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kismet Magic EdP
Bourbon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cognac 100% vs 43%
Only in Bourbon
Cinnamon 33% Orange 23%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 28% vs 45%
Oak 25% vs 29%
Only in Kismet Magic
Cinnamon 46%
Only in Bourbon
Praline 24%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 38% vs 45%
Sandalwood 26% vs 29%
Only in Kismet Magic
Praline 36%
Only in Bourbon
Hazelnut 24%

Accords

Kismet Magic Bourbon
100%
Woody
45%
99%
Warm Spicy
90%
85%
Sweet
85%
Boozy
85%
78%
Vanilla
75%
77%
Cinnamon
Gourmand
65%
49%
Amber
48%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
45%
Warm Spicy shared
99%
90%
Sweet shared
85%
85%
85%
Vanilla shared
78%
75%
77%
65%
49%
48%

Performance

Kismet Magic Bourbon
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kismet Magic

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent boozy and sweet notes, combined with strong performance, make it too dominant for the office. However, it's perfect for dates and colder weather casual wear, offering a warm and inviting aura. It can work for formal events if applied lightly.

Bourbon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The cognac-led opening and vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Kilian bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Kilian signature.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Cognac, Cinnamon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kismet Magic
Bourbon
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