Au Paradis

033 - Au Paradis takes on By Kilian's Straight to Heaven, a rum-and-patchouli composition whose 'boozy, earthy, smooth' identity has made it one of the more distinctive niche fragrances to attract dupe attention. Rosa Salas' version opens with nutmeg and rum, echoing the smoky heat of aged rum the original leads with, before jasmine and tonka bean build a heart that lands close to the genuine composition's patchouli-nutmeg-jasmine core. The base of vanilla, patchouli, amber, woody notes and musk delivers the creamy, cedar-tinged warmth Straight to Heaven settles into. Reviewer feedback on this one is notably specific and positive: one self-described Kilian fan called it very well done, noting the booze note reads only slightly different from the original and that side by side the match holds up. Given Straight to Heaven's own reviews are mixed on performance - some report eight-hour wear with good projection, others find it fades within a few hours - this dupe's shorter runtime isn't a huge departure from what wearers of the genuine bottle already experience. A strong choice for anyone curious about Kilian's rum-patchouli signature without the boutique price tag.