ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel vs Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

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 Zara Sand Desert At Sunset costs £22.90, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset is £16.10 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (8%). 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.

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

Sand Desert At Sunset is Zara's warm gourmand-amber take on the boozy cognac-and-chocolate lane made famous by Kilian Angels' Share, built around bitter orange, incense, cinnamon and dark chocolate over a cedar and iris base.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

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

Shared Notes

• Tonka Bean

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Cognac, Oak Wood, Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla that Zara Sand Desert At Sunset does not.

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Bitter Orange, Incense, Cinnamon, Chocolate, Cedarwood and Iris that ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

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

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

• Iris
• Chocolate
• Cinnamon
• Bitter
• Incense

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Sweet, Amber, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity and Whiskey. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Iris, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Bitter and Incense.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

• Sweet
• Warm
• Modern
• Gourmand

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

• Sweet
• Dark
• Warm
• Intense
• Gourmand
• Oriental
• Confident

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Modern. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset also lists Dark, Intense, Oriental and Confident.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

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

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

• Evening
• Autumn
• Winter
• Cold weather
• Night out

Both share Evening, Autumn, Winter and Night out. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Signature and Cooler weather. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset also lists Cold weather.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

• Long lasting

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

• Sillage
• Moderate sillage
• Linear
• Moderate to strong
• Stays close
• Performs well

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Long lasting. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Sillage, Moderate sillage, Linear, Moderate to strong, Stays close and Performs well.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

• Boozy gourmand

Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

• Gourmand amber

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Boozy gourmand. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Gourmand amber.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (8.5/10)
• Projection: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (7.5/10)
• Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (8.5/10)
• Value for money: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (9.2/10)
• Price: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (£22.90)

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel leads on scent accuracy, while Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 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 Zara Sand Desert At Sunset has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset costs £22.90, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset is £16.10 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 8.5 out of 10, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 7.5 out of 10, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 7.8 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 9.2 out of 10, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset share?

They share 1 note: Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Winter, Cold weather and Night out.

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 Zara Sand Desert At Sunset

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