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Angels' Share

Green
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Spicy
Vanilla
Sweet
EDP · 2020 · unisex

Kilian is known for creating ambitious fragrances with a focus on quality ingredients and distinctive concepts. Angels' Share, released in 2020, draws its name from the whiskey industry term for the portion of spirit lost to evaporation during aging, a poetic nod to the fragrance's boozy character.

The fragrance opens with a generous dose of cognac that immediately establishes its boozy, indulgent personality. Cinnamon, hedione, and oak bring warmth and complexity to the heart, while tonka bean adds creamy sweetness. The base is where Angels' Share fully leans into its gourmand nature, layering candied almond, praline, and vanilla over sandalwood for a rich, spiced-dessert finish. The overall effect is of a sophisticated alcohol-forward fragrance with significant gourmand weight, sitting somewhere between a cozy afterdinner drink and a wearable gourmand.

This is best suited to cooler months and evening wear, particularly for those who enjoy sweet fragrances with enough structure to avoid feeling cloying. It works well on anyone drawn to boozy gourmands, though the spiced sweetness skews slightly more traditionally masculine in its character. If you enjoy this fragrance, you might explore The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Green
19%
Woody
60%
Earthy
19%
Warm Spicy
70%
Spicy
19%
Vanilla
80%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
100%
Creamy
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Cognac
Cognac
Warm, slightly fruity, oaky, and elegantly boozy, cognac adds a sophisticated alcoholic warmth to oriental and leather fragrances. It has a rounded sweetness with woody, vanilla-like, and faintly grape-ish qualities from the spirit and its barrel aging. Associated with luxury, maturity, and quiet confidence.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Hedione
Hedione
Oak
Oak
Deep, dry, and slightly tannic, oak adds the scent of aged wood and wine barrels to compositions, a complex earthy warmth. Oakwood in perfumery has a slightly bitter, smoky quality that lends weight and gravity. Different from oakmoss (which is a lichen), oak itself suggests cellars, antique furniture, and aged spirits.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Candied Almond
Candied Almond
Praline
Praline
Sweet, nutty, and slightly smoky, praline combines the roasted quality of nuts with caramelized sugar for a rich, complex sweetness. It's more sophisticated than straight caramel, with depth and slight bitterness that keeps it interesting. A signature note of many modern oriental gourmand fragrances.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
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The ReverieBest match88% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Seducer88% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

❤️
The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
Green19%Woody60%Earthy19%Warm Spicy70%Spicy19%
Fragrance Family
Gourmand
EDP
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kilian Angels' Share— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Angels' Share is $534.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $534.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic kilian fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for kilian Angels' Share? +
$534.99 at FragranceNet. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $534.99 a good price for Angels' Share? +
Yes. The current best price is $534.99 and MSRP is $864.00. At $534.99 you save 38% vs retail.
What does kilian Angels' Share smell like? +
Kilian is known for creating ambitious fragrances with a focus on quality ingredients and distinctive concepts. Angels' Share, released in 2020, draws its name from the whiskey industry term for the portion of spirit lost to evaporation during aging, a poetic nod to the fragrance's boozy character. The fragrance opens with a generous dose of cognac that immediately establishes its boozy, indulgent personality. Cinnamon, hedione, and oak bring warmth and complexity to the heart, while tonka bean adds creamy sweetness. The base is where Angels' Share fully leans into its gourmand nature, layering candied almond, praline, and vanilla over sandalwood for a rich, spiced-dessert finish. The overall effect is of a sophisticated alcohol-forward fragrance with significant gourmand weight, sitting somewhere between a cozy afterdinner drink and a wearable gourmand. This is best suited to cooler months and evening wear, particularly for those who enjoy sweet fragrances with enough structure to avoid feeling cloying. It works well on anyone drawn to boozy gourmands, though the spiced sweetness skews slightly more traditionally masculine in its character. If you enjoy this fragrance, you might explore The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in kilian Angels' Share? +
Top: Cognac. Heart: Cinnamon, Hedione, Oak, Tonka Bean. Base: Candied Almond, Praline, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Angels' Share? +
kilian Angels' Share belongs to the Gourmand fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like kilian Angels' Share? +
Based on shared notes, Oakcha Heavens Speak (Praline, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Oak), Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic (Praline, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Oak), Lattafa Maison Alhambra Men's Kismet Magic Fragrances 6291108736579 (Praline, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Oak), Lattafa Niche Emarati Zikra (Praline, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean), Bujairami Booz Extreme inspired by Kilian Angel's Share (Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oak, Tonka Bean) may smell similar to Angels' Share.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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