Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic – Eau de Parfum 100ml

I received my bottle of kismet Magic today. I put five or six squirts on and this is about 2 hours later and it's still projecting fairly well. It smells really good the only problem is it smells very similar to perfume I believe it's more of a woman saying than a man's. I like the smell of it I'm just not liking the feminine scent. I'm a man's man kind of guy I do construction work and where work boots daily so for me this is a little too feminine and sweet smelling. Although it smells very good I don't know how close to Angel share it is because I've never got a chance to test Angel share but if this is close to Angel share then I would say it's a little too feminine as well for me. I'm more of a Creed Adventist type guy. Before the price it smells amazing and if you really like that type of sweet smelling cologne / perfume then for the amount this is a great deal I definitely say go for it but if you're a rough neck hard working type of guy I would recommend going a different route.

Great option!

It’s just like everyone says. I have tried Angels Share and I liked it but not wanting to pay that much for it. I decided to try this one as it seems to be a popular one and it smells great. Very good for the holidays too. I don’t think it smells like air freshener though. It’s more complex than that.

This joint is one of my secret weapons. This is one of my favorite colognes in my collection. It is a compliment magnet with incredible longevity and projection. With opening notes of Cognac, this boozy, warm, and sweet opening is addictive. It's followed by cinnamon, tonka bean, and oak, making this fragrance a sweet and sexy scent. In the base, there is praline, vanilla, and sandalwood that transform this into a magical, manly, elegant, and soft scent profile ideal for date night and intimate situations. It is truly a 10 out of 10 in my opinion. A compliment getter that will make women fall in love with this scent. Great value for the money with a performance of 6+ hours on skin with 2+ hours of projection, lasting a long time on clothing. I should gatekeep this one, but I like to help others. This is a must-have in your collection. I highly recommend this one.

Smells like a good clone of Angel Share, and if you want to try it without spending the big bucks, it's worth buying. Doesn't last as long as I would have liked. But it's perfectly ok.

I wasn’t sure what to expect based on mixed reviews, but I couldn’t love this fragrance more!I recently went and sprayed AS at Sephora and wasn’t 100% convinced that I wanted to spend $300+ for a bottle, because it is very boozy. So I decided to get this instead to see how I like the DNA. Needless to say I am obsessed with this scent, a tiny half spray gave me 10+ hours, and it smells heavenly, like a rich spicy apple pie. To be honest I prefer this over the original, it’s smoother with more of a pronounced apple scent. Perfect for fall. I wish fall would arrive, as currently it’s in the mid 90’s here in SoCal, so I can wear it more!For the price you can’t beat this, I find that Mason Alhambra is underrated, most focus on Lataffa the parent company.

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I recently got a new perfume: Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic, and my first impressions are nothing short of enchanting. The fragrance arrives in a sleek, black cardboard box with gold embossed lettering, exuding a sense of luxury. The bottle itself is a simple yet sophisticated round glass design, capped with a golden lid that feels substantial in hand. Maison Alhambra has put thought into making this perfume feel special even before the first spray.Kismet Magic is a warm, inviting oriental vanilla fragrance. The journey begins with a top note of cognac, delivering a rich, boozy sweetness that feels both indulgent and refined—like sipping a fine spirit by a crackling fire. As the fragrance settles, the heart reveals a beautifully balanced blend of cinnamon, tonka bean, and oak. The cinnamon adds a subtle spice that’s never overpowering, while the tonka bean brings a creamy, slightly nutty warmth. The oak note grounds the composition with a woody depth, giving it a sophisticated edge.The real magic happens in the base. The dry-down is a smooth, velvety mix of praline, vanilla, and sandalwood. The praline adds a touch of gourmand sweetness, reminiscent of a delicate dessert, while the vanilla is soft and comforting. The sandalwood ties it all together with a creamy, woody finish that lingers beautifully on the skin. It’s the kind of scent that feels like a warm hug but with an air of mystery and allure.While inspired by Kilian’s Angels’ Share, Kismet Magic captures a similar boozy, vanilla-rich DNA but stands on its own with a slightly lighter, more wearable feel. It’s not as dense as some gourmand fragrances, making it versatile enough for both day and night. I’ve worn it to a casual dinner and received compliments, but I can also see it being perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion.On my skin, it projects nicely for the first few hours and then settles into a pleasant, close-to-skin scent that lasts most of the day. It’s not a beast-mode fragrance, but for the price point, it’s more than respectable.Overall, Kismet Magic is a delightful surprise. It’s warm, inviting, and just the right amount of sweet without being cloying. If you’re a fan of boozy, vanilla-based fragrances with a touch of spice and wood, this is definitely worth trying.

I'll agree with most other reviewers in saying this smells amazing. It smells about 85-90% Kilians Angels Share. It is a warm, boozy, intoxicating scent that leaves you (and others) hungry for more. I have multiple dupes for Angels Share and this one just doesn't have the lasting power. I've timed when others are able to smell this on me (projection) and it's about 2 hours at max. After conducting multiple day experiments using differing amounts of application, you do need at least 10 sprays to make it past that 2 hour mark. I think you could drench yourself in this parfum and it still wouldn't last all day.My advice, spend a little (probably twice) and get a better quality dupe. My current favorite is from HKPerfumes and it lasts about 4-5 hours using 5 sprays, and it's only $20 more. There are multiple dupes for Angels Share and a quick Google search leading to Reddit will give you all the information needed to buy a quality dupe of that fragrance.

Kismet Angel has been renamed to Kismet Magic (probably for legal reasons)I went back and forth between this, Khamrah, and another one. This was cheaper, and could be delivered much quicker to me. Plus a lot of reviews said this is really really good and stands on its own, so I went with this.I used this immediately on a fresh shower, about 3 sprays and it lasted for HOURS and projected HEAVILY.This is a moderately warm, sweet, vanilla, booze, apple pie, caramel type of scent. It’s a reworking of Kilian Angels Share. Never smelled the OG but DANG. This is a BEAST. Warm weather wearers be warned.I use this primarily as a layering scent now. One spray is literally all you need. This is LOUD. I say that because it can almost be sickeningly sweet. I like sweet scents and candy, and vanilla. This is all that on steroids. Seriously.Smells amazing. Didn’t own anything like it. It’s very unique and stands on its own in my collection. I’ve been laying this on top of Versace Man Eau Fraiche and the combo is quite good to me.It adds an extra little bump to take what you’re wearing into a new olfactory dimension.Wearing this as its own scent is totally fine. Just be aware, you may tire of it pretty quickly if you go more than a spray or two. It’s sillage heavy.People are gonna notice you right off the bat. Whether they say anything or not. Trust you will be smelled.Value for money is crazy good on this. Makes me wanna try out Khamrah as well just because I hear they’re decently different but share the same DNA.Good blind buy for me if you want something new and like the scent description and got a few extra bucks to spend.Sweet booze vanilla apple pie. 🥧