By Kilian Alternatives UK: A Fragrance-by-Fragrance Guide

By Kilian is a niche house built around a handful of very distinctive, very expensive scents - rich gourmands and dark orientals that are hard to mistake for anything else. Here's our closest match to each one.

Angels' Share

Cognac, cinnamon and oak - warm, boozy and instantly recognisable. It's the house's single most cloned scent, and we carry several takes on it: Le Chameau Desert Angel Precious Wood (£53.85), Desert Angel Rouge Berry (£53.85), Milestone Crystal Angel (£38.85), Le Chameau Zuhur Dhahabia (£35.50), Le Chameau Arabia Malaak (£35.50) and Le Chameau Desert Angel (£34.99). With this many options, it's worth comparing a couple side by side - each leans slightly differently into the cognac, wood or berry side of the scent.

Black Phantom

A dark, boozy gourmand with coffee and chestnut. Our match: Emper Phantom My Hero (£29.99, 100ml).

Love Don't Be Shy

Marshmallow and orange blossom - sweet and soft. Our match: Le Chameau Arabia Hubbi (£38.85) or Emper Just for Love (£27.99).

Apple Brandy On the Rocks

A cool, boozy apple scent. Our match: Le Chameau Desert Angel Pearl (£49.50, 100ml).

Blue Moon Ginger Dash

A spicy, gingery twist on a soft floral. Our match: Le Chameau Desert Angel Blue Night (£34.99, 100ml).

Rolling In Love

A rich, oriental gourmand. Our match: Emper Falling in Love (£27.99, 100ml).

Which one should you start with

Angels' Share is by far the most requested By Kilian scent, and with six alternatives to choose from you have plenty of room to find the balance you like best. If budget matters most, Le Chameau Desert Angel at £34.99 is the most accessible full bottle in the range.

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