Kismet Magic by Maison Alhambra

Kismet Magic: 90% similar to Angel Share, yes, but with a feeling of lower quality, nothing grave. Only for nights or cold days; in mild weather, about 4 sprays; in heat, don’t use it. What does it smell like? Vanilla with very light cinnamon and woody notes, with a base reminiscent of aged wine, almost like a whiskey where vanilla and woods stand out, very sweet. Box: opens like a chest, simple but well done, 8.8. Bottle: clone of the original, simple, no good design, 8.0. Atomiser: normal, doesn’t spread much or little, 8.0. Longevity: around 8 hours, 9.0. Projection: the first 3 hours are incredible, 9.2. Sillage: leaves that warm vanilla scent, 9.0. Price: $25, excellent for what it offers, 9.5. Compliments: good, although many say it’s extremely sweet and invasive, 8.5. Rating: 8.7. Conclusion: ideal for nights, cold weather, elegant dress, looks incredible with those brandied and creamy vanilla woods. Similar to Khamrah, but Kismet feels more woody with that cognac-like drink note. If you like sweets, it’s for you; if not, it’s not for you.

Kismet Magic is warm, sweet and enveloping, clearly oriental and gourmand. From the first spray, it smells well-balanced, sweet and spiced, attractive and easy to wear without being cloying. It evolves into something creamy and ambered, with a soft and sensual base. It’s well-constructed, elegant and designed to be enjoyed close to the skin, not for projection. Clear identity in sweet oriental. Moderate performance: around 3-4 hours. Sillage is acceptable, perceptible at first but not as intense as Kismet Angel. Its great success is the price: affordable, around £35, easy to find. Ideal for those seeking something sweet and oriental, well-presented and accessible, prioritising scent and value over extreme potency.

Many will tell you that if you have Khamrah, this is unnecessary, just more of the same and cloying. But it has a quality and scent that don’t justify its absurd price. I let it rest for months without using it and took it out today: at first, when newly bought, it smells spectacular and falls in love with you; you don’t hesitate to buy it for the price and quality. Now, after evolving, it smells impressive, too rich. Ideal for conquering, intimate dates, and those days when you want to stand out by projecting bestiality. It never fails; it’s a magnet for compliments.

Given the price, it is a perfect gift. If you like the scent of Angel’s Share (and know what it is), buy this. You won’t be disappointed. And if you are convinced, it is worth buying another bottle just in case of future reformulations or discontinuations. Now, if you don’t mind it being a dupe of another fragrance (because low-cost Arab perfumery aims that way with its marketing) and you are simply looking for a sweet, boozy scent that lasts well, then you are still looking at a great option.

I was gifted a 10ml decant. On the first spray, it smells of alcohol or cognac, but then it becomes a sweet and potent scent that reminded me of Hercules from the same house; they are similar, but this one is sweeter. Once dried, it doesn’t smell as nice. In my case, it seems redundant, although being unisex for women, I’d stick with Hercules. Good perfume and price, but it doesn’t smell novel and I don’t like sweet scents. Not ideal for summer.

A real gem from Maison Alhambra! The opening has a cinnamon note that evokes khamrah but lasts only a moment before shifting to a liquorish, vanilla scent, like a chocolate liqueur. For the first hour and a half, it projects well to about two metres, then fades gradually rather than abruptly, settling into a moderate sillage by 2:30. On the skin, it holds firm for 7-8 hours. Excellent value for money.

I got it for $18. Yes, $18! There’s no competition at that price. I’d pay much more for this scent and quality. Try it on cold days; it’s not for summer. The best thing is to let it oxidise a little; after three days in the room it still smells, and the dry down is my favourite more than the opening. A beauty. I’ve already received three compliments on how rich the perfume is.

At first, it was incredible: sweet, brandied and spiced. After maceration, everything changed. It’s still good, but the sweetness has dropped and it barely smells of vanilla now. Cinnamon dominates, and sometimes it’s a bit much. Longevity and projection are top. It’s not bad for winter; it’s a cinnamon bomb you shouldn’t use in the heat.

Incredible perfume. When I’m not wearing it, I have to at least smell the cap or give myself a spritz on the wrist. The opening is brutally boozy, then it settles into spices. What doesn’t resemble Angel’s Share? Is it low quality? I don’t care in the slightest!! It is a fragrance I simply adore, and that is all that matters.

Very alcoholic opening; at first, it clashes, but you get used to it, like when you drink your first spirit. The initial dislike passes and then you get hooked. The sweetness is pleasant and warm. I didn’t feel it as potent at first; I’m sure it will oxidise and improve, just like what happened with JPG Le Male Elixir.

Bought it a week ago after reading reviews and watching videos; for the price, it’s literally a bargain at $14. The scent is straightforward: alcohol with a touch of honey. It’s sweet, but not as much as Kamra. Longevity is acceptable, lasting between 4 and 7 hours. Rating 8/10.

It is delicious and has quickly become one of my favourites (not that I’ve smelled many perfumes, xD). I expected poor performance, but the truth is it is superb, lasting 8 or 9 hours on the skin and still smelling quite strong on clothes even days later.

It is delicious and has quickly become one of my favourites (though I haven’t heard of many perfumes, ha). I expected poor performance, but the truth is it’s superb: 8 to 9 hours on skin and clothes, and it still smells quite strong days later.

I bought it yesterday at a large store in my country (Venezuela) at a good price. Its scent fascinated and delighted me, leaving a mark on my mind. I don’t know how Angel Share smells, but this Kismet Magic is pure magic.

Incredible! For $21, it’s madness how good it smells. Reminds me of YSL Black Opium Over Red. I tried it once and would buy it again without hesitation. If you like sweet perfumes, this is for you.