Finally, brands like Maison Alhambra are also available on Parfumo, where one can exchange ideas about affordable alternatives. Of course, many more will follow in the coming weeks, as this brand is continuously releasing new products that need to be registered first. Fortunately, this great Kismet Magic is already listed here, but until now it lacked a review, which I am now providing. This dupe sub-brand from Lattafa used to call it Kismet Angel, which is now named Magic. This applies to many fragrances from this brand. There may have been complaints similar to those regarding the TF line with identical bottles. Angel and Magic are, however, 1:1 the same as many other releases from this brand. I am well stocked with the original "Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum) | Kilian." A relatively full 50ml bottle including a refill. Nevertheless, I find dupes great for supplementation. Especially when you want to smell good in inconsequential situations for 2-3 hours, I find dupes quite good since the more valuable original is often too precious. At €15 for 100ml, you can easily store this fragrance anywhere as a bottle. Because this top note is simply damn close to the original and not that easy to distinguish. I can absolutely recommend this Kismet Magic for this price if you want to get a lot for a small price. In the overall package of packaging, bottle, and scent, this could easily be sold for four times the price, at least. A really great seductive fragrance for colder days and gourmand fans.
In contrast to the Kahmrah from Lattafa, this is truly an Angels Share dupe and a very good one at that. In detail, the original is perfection in my eyes, but broadly speaking, this dupe does its job extremely well: Boozy cognac, cinnamon, beautiful soft tonka bean, great gourmand-seductive praline, vanilla, and also a bit of sandalwood. The notes and the scent come quite close to the original. The original is more beautiful in detail: Cognac feels a bit more refined, and this gourmand sweetness feels totally perfected. Even towards the base, the original retains more power and has that certain something. However, one must admit about this Kismet Magic: This top note is simply spectacularly successful. Those who do not have very high demands can order this fragrance without worries for €15. After 4-5 hours, it slightly diminishes, which the original does not. Overall, though, it is a fragrance that completely convinces me in everyday situations for a quick spritz. Performance is quite good, and the sillage in the first hours is not much weaker than the original. After 4-5 hours, it becomes a bit weaker but remains at a high level. It's already beast mode in the first hours. You can wear it without problems in large rooms and outdoors. A great fragrance for the colder season and simply for gourmand lovers.
This dupe is truly extremely well done. Even though I naturally love and prefer the original, this is a great addition and a wonderful substitute for those who do not have the money or do not want to spend it.
Canoblanc 8 months ago