Dossier Ambery Oakwood 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
Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice costs £26, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is £13 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (33%). 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 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.
Comparison
| Dossier Ambery Oakwood | Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 8.2/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Price | £39 | £26 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Kilian Angels' Share | Kilian Angels' Share |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Candied Fruits, Oakwood, Coffee, Cistus and Praline that Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice does not.
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Plum, Cashmere Wood, Iris, Sandalwood and Caramel that Dossier Ambery Oakwood does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
- Sweet
- Woody
- Amber
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Powdery
- Tobacco
- Iris
- Caramel
- Cherry
- Cinnamon
- Nutty
- Resinous
- Oriental
- Spicy
Both share Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand and Amber. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy and Warm spicy. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Smoky, Powdery, Tobacco, Iris, Caramel, Cherry, Cinnamon, Nutty, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy.
Vibes
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Both share Sweet and Luxurious. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy, Cozy and Rich. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Clean, Dark, Bold, Elegant, Sophisticated, Warm, Gourmand and Oriental.
Occasions
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Date Night and Special Occasion. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Formal and Cold weather.
Performance
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Warm Trail. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Strong projection, Versatile, Sillage, Excellent longevity and Strong performance.
Style lane
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Boozy gourmand amber. 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 Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (8.3/10)
- Value for money: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (8.7/10)
- Price: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (£26)
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Ambery Oakwood has 1 community review and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice costs £26, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is £13 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.5 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, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.0 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, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 8.3 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.
Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.5 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 Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice share?
They share 5 notes: Cognac, Cinnamon, Myrrh, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Dossier Ambery Oakwood is tagged for Evening, Date Night, Autumn, Winter and Special Occasion. 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.