ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel vs Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice costs £26, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is £13 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (33%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Amber Angel is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Kilian Paris Angels' Share, the cognac and praline gourmand that turned a whiskey barrel accord into one of niche perfumery's most recognisable signatures.

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

Sweet Heaven Ice is a sophisticated, boozy spiced gourmand from Gulf Orchid that takes the iconic Kilian Angels Share DNA and gives it a cooler, smoother, and more versatile interpretation through cognac and cinnamon warmth, a clean iris cashmere wood heart, and a smooth tonka vanilla caramel sandalwood base.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareGulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Amber AngelGulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/108.1/10
Projection7.2/107.6/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.3/10
Value for money8.2/108.7/10
Price£39£26
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byKilian Angels' ShareKilian Angels' Share

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Oak Wood

Heart Notes

  • Tonka Bean

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Praline
  • Vanilla

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Plum

Heart Notes

  • Cashmere Wood
  • Iris
  • Myrrh

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood
  • Caramel

Shared Notes

  • Cognac
  • Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Oak Wood and Praline that Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice does not.

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Cinnamon, Plum, Cashmere Wood, Iris, Myrrh and Caramel that ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Whiskey

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Powdery
  • Tobacco
  • Iris
  • Caramel
  • Cherry
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty
  • Resinous
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Citrus, Fruity and Whiskey. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Woody, Smoky, Powdery, Tobacco, Iris, Caramel, Cherry, Cinnamon, Nutty, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Modern. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Clean, Dark, Bold, Elegant, Sophisticated, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Night out
  • Cooler weather

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Cold weather

Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Signature, Night out and Cooler weather. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Formal and Cold weather.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Long lasting

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Sillage
  • Excellent longevity
  • Strong performance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Long lasting. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Strong projection, Versatile, Sillage, Excellent longevity and Strong performance.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Boozy gourmand

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

  • Spicy amber

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Boozy gourmand. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Spicy amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (8.1/10)
  • Projection: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (7.6/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (8.7/10)
  • Price: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (£26)

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel leads on scent accuracy, while Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel has 1 community review and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice costs £26, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is £13 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 8.1 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 7.6 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 8.3 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 8.7 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice share?

They share 4 notes: Cognac, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Angels' Share vs ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel
  • Kilian Angels' Share vs Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice

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