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Inner Angel vs Kismet Magic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2,076 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kismet Magic takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Inner Angel

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter.

  • Kismet Magic

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Inner Angel0/7
Kismet Magic6/7
Ratings & consensus
Kismet Magic
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Kismet Magic
Sillage & projection
Kismet Magic
Value for money
Kismet Magic
Versatility
Kismet Magic
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kismet Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Inner AngelBath & Body Works
Kismet MagicMaison Alhambra
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 81%Had 3%Want 15%
4.30/ 5 · 1,789 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerKismet MagicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
58%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

261 votes

60%Love
28%Like
8%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate

1,464 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityKismet Magic

SillageKismet Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value91
Category winnerKismet MagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
warm spicy91%
fruity83%
woody74%
amber65%
vanilla56%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
sweet77%
vanilla65%
cinnamon53%
amber42%
Scent match64%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AppleSpicesCognac
Heart
Tonka Bean
Base
Praline
Top
Cognac
Heart
CinnamonTonka BeanOak
Base
VanillaPralineSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCognac, Tonka Bean and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring21
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring19
Summer6
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKismet MagicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex37
Women61
Men35
Unisex53
Women12
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#57

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews293

Category winnerKismet MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inner Angel is a warm, gourmand fragrance for women that centers on a boozy apple and spice opening. It moves into a heart of creamy tonka bean, settling into a cozy, buttery praline base. This scent is built for cooler weather, providing an indulgent and comforting experience perfect for crisp autumn days or chilly w…

Reviews →

Kismet Magic by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, boozy vanilla scent that feels right at home during crisp autumn evenings. It balances warm cinnamon and cognac notes with a grounded woody base, creating a profile that leans into the gourmand category without becoming cloying. This 2024 release serves as a cozy, budget-fri…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Inner Angel or Kismet Magic?

Kismet Magic takes 6 of 7 categories. Inner Angel is rated 4.20/5 from 287 votes; Kismet Magic is rated 4.30/5 from 1,789 votes. Choose Inner Angel for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter. Choose Kismet Magic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Inner Angel or Kismet Magic?

Kismet Magic lasts longest (Kismet Magic 73/100, Inner Angel 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inner Angel or Kismet Magic?

Kismet Magic projects furthest (Kismet Magic 62/100, Inner Angel 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inner Angel and Kismet Magic smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Cognac, Tonka Bean and Praline.

Is Inner Angel or Kismet Magic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kismet Magic is the stronger pick. For winter, Inner Angel is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inner Angel and Kismet Magic?

Inner Angel has top notes of Apple, Spices and Cognac, heart notes of Tonka Bean, a base of Praline. Kismet Magic has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Oak, a base of Vanilla, Praline and Sandalwood.

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