Dossier Ambery Oakwood vs Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
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 Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic costs £32, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic is £7 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (31%). 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.
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
Kismet Magic by Maison Alhambra is a rich boozy gourmand fragrance that captures the iconic DNA of Kilian Angels’ Share through a warm cognac opening, a spiced baked apple heart, and a deeply indulgent praline vanilla amber base.
Comparison
| Dossier Ambery Oakwood | Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 8.5/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Price | £39 | £32 |
| 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
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Candied Fruits, Oakwood, Coffee, Myrrh and Cistus that Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic does not.
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic lists Honey, Bergamot, Oak, Apple, Amber and Sandalwood that Dossier Ambery Oakwood does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand and Amber. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy, Warm spicy and Woody. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic also lists Honey and Cinnamon.
Vibes
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
Both share Sweet and Luxurious. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy, Cozy and Rich. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic also lists Bold, Warm, Classic and Gourmand.
Occasions
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Date Night and Special Occasion. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic also lists Signature, Formal, Daily, Nightlife, Cold weather and Intimate.
Performance
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Warm Trail. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic lists Strong projection and Subtle.
Style lane
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Boozy gourmand amber. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic lists Gourmand amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic (8.8/10)
- Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic (9.2/10)
- Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic (£32)
Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic 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 Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic?
Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic costs £32, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic is £7 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic 8.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic rates higher.
Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic 7.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic rates higher.
Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic 8.8 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic rates higher.
Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic 9.2 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic rates higher.
What notes do Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic share?
They share 5 notes: Cognac, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Praline.
Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic?
Dossier Ambery Oakwood is tagged for Evening, Date Night, Autumn, Winter and Special Occasion. Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Daily, Nightlife, Cold weather and Intimate.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.