ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

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 Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond costs £77, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is £38 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (42%). 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.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

Game of Spades Diamond by Jo Milano Paris is a bold and unapologetically indulgent entry in the Game of Spades lineup. It takes the boozy gourmand template that made By Kilian Angels Share a modern cult classic and delivers it with genuine warmth, spice and sweetness at a mid-range price point.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Amber AngelJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/108.5/10
Projection7.2/108.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.2/10
Value for money8.2/108.4/10
Price£39£77
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

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Black Pepper
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Tonka Bean
  • Oak
  • Lavender

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Cognac
  • Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Praline
  • Vanilla

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Oak Wood that Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond does not.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond lists Black Pepper, Orange, Cinnamon, Oak, Lavender and Amber that ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

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

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Caramel
  • Cinnamon
  • Warm spicy
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Amber, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand and Fruity. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Whiskey. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond also lists Woody, Fresh, Oud, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Caramel, Cinnamon, Warm spicy, Oriental and Spicy.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

  • Sweet
  • Warm

Both share Sweet and Warm. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Modern and Gourmand.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

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

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Dinner
  • Winter
  • Holiday
  • Nightlife
  • Romantic
  • Cold weather
  • Intimate
  • Night out
  • Cosy

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Night out. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Cooler weather. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond also lists Dinner, Holiday, Nightlife, Romantic, Cold weather, Intimate and Cosy.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Long lasting

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Sillage
  • Excellent longevity
  • Strong longevity
  • Compliment magnet
  • Subtle

Both share Long lasting. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond also lists Strong projection, Sillage, Excellent longevity, Strong longevity, Compliment magnet and Subtle.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Boozy gourmand

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

  • Fresh citrus

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Boozy gourmand. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond lists Fresh citrus.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond (8.4/10)
  • Price: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (£39)

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel leads on scent accuracy and lower price, while Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond leads on longevity, projection and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond costs £77, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is £38 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond 8.5 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond 8.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond 8.2 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond 8.4 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond share?

They share 5 notes: Cognac, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Dinner, Winter, Holiday, Nightlife, Romantic, Cold weather, Intimate, Night out and Cosy.

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 Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Diamond

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