Dossier Ambery Oakwood vs Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

At a glance

Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven costs £27, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven is £12 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (18%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

Ambery Oakwood is Dossier's boozy gourmand interpretation of Kilian Angels' Share, built around cognac, cinnamon and candied fruit before moving through oakwood, coffee and myrrh into a tonka, vanilla and praline drydown.

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

Sweet Heaven is a unisex woody sweet fragrance from Gulf Orchid built around cocoa, hazelnut, orange, amber, cashmere, myrrh, musk, sandalwood, tonka, and vanilla, creating a warm gourmand scent with a luxurious chocolate nutty edge.

Dossier Ambery Oakwood, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareGulf Orchid Sweet Heaven, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

Dossier Ambery OakwoodGulf Orchid Sweet Heaven
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£39£27
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byKilian Angels' ShareKilian Angels' Share

Notes Comparison

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

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Candied Fruits

Heart Notes

  • Oakwood
  • Coffee
  • Myrrh

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla
  • Cistus
  • Praline

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

Top Notes

  • Cocoa
  • Hazelnut
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Amber
  • Cashmere
  • Myrrh

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Myrrh
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Cognac, Cinnamon, Candied Fruits, Oakwood, Coffee, Cistus and Praline that Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven does not.

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven lists Cocoa, Hazelnut, Orange, Amber, Cashmere, Musk and Sandalwood that Dossier Ambery Oakwood does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy
  • Warm spicy
  • Woody
  • Sweet
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Amber

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Chocolate
  • Nutty
  • Resinous

Both share Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand and Amber. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy and Warm spicy. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven also lists Citrus, Chocolate, Nutty and Resinous.

Vibes

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy
  • Cozy
  • Rich
  • Sweet
  • Luxurious

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Gourmand
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet and Luxurious. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy, Cozy and Rich. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven also lists Clean, Bold, Elegant, Warm, Cosy, Gourmand and Compliment.

Occasions

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Evening
  • Date Night
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Special Occasion

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Cold weather
  • Cosy

Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Date Night and Special Occasion. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven also lists Signature, Formal, Cold weather and Cosy.

Performance

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Significant Projection
  • Long Wearing
  • Warm Trail

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Hours of longevity

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Warm Trail. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven lists Strong projection, Long lasting and Hours of longevity.

Style lane

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy gourmand amber

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

  • Amber gourmand

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Boozy gourmand amber. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven lists Amber gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier Ambery Oakwood (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven (£27)

Dossier Ambery Oakwood leads on scent accuracy, while Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven leads on longevity, projection and lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Ambery Oakwood has 1 community review and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven?

Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven costs £27, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven is £12 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven 8.5 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven rates higher.

Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven 8.0 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven 7.5 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Oakwood rates higher.

Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven share?

They share 3 notes: Myrrh, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven?

Dossier Ambery Oakwood is tagged for Evening, Date Night, Autumn, Winter and Special Occasion. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Cold weather and Cosy.

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

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Angels' Share vs Dossier Ambery Oakwood
  • Kilian Angels' Share vs Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven

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