Fragrance comparison

Kismet Angel vs Vanille Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,735 ratings analysed

Kismet Angel

Maison Alhambra

4.401,715 votes

Rank #158 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Vanille Patchouli

Parfums Berdoues

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,951 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kismet Angel
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vanille Patchouli
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kismet Angel2/4

Vanille Patchouli2/4

Ratings & consensus: Kismet Angel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanille Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Vanille Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kismet Angel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kismet AngelMaison Alhambra

Vanille PatchouliParfums Berdoues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 1,715 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%

Category winnerKismet AngelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

1,715 votes

35%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityVanille Patchouli

SillageVanille Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

chocolate77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

VanillaHoneycombAmber

Heart

CognacCinnamonCaramelTonka Bean

Base

Dark Chocolate

Notes

PatchouliDark ChocolateVanillaAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Dark Chocolate. Durations are only published for Vanille Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex59

Women18

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#44,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKismet AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kismet Angel by Maison Alhambra is a warm, spicy gourmand for those who enjoy boozy, sweet scents. Launched in 2020, this unisex fragrance centers on vanilla, honeycomb, and cognac notes. It provides a cozy, comforting presence perfect for crisp autumn days or deep winter nights, offering a rich profile that sits well…

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Vanille Patchouli by Parfums Berdoues is an oriental vanilla fragrance built around an earthy, cocoa-dusted profile. It opens with an immediate burst of natural, slightly green patchouli that feels grounded and resinous rather than sharp. Warm amber steps forward early, softening the herbal edge before rich dark choco…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kismet Angel or Vanille Patchouli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kismet Angel is rated 4.40/5 from 1,715 votes; Vanille Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Kismet Angel for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vanille Patchouli for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kismet Angel or Vanille Patchouli?

Vanille Patchouli lasts longest (Vanille Patchouli 74/100, Kismet Angel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kismet Angel or Vanille Patchouli?

Vanille Patchouli projects furthest (Vanille Patchouli 62/100, Kismet Angel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kismet Angel and Vanille Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Dark Chocolate.

Is Kismet Angel or Vanille Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Vanille Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kismet Angel and Vanille Patchouli?

Kismet Angel has top notes of Vanilla, Honeycomb and Amber, heart notes of Cognac, Cinnamon, Caramel and Tonka Bean, a base of Dark Chocolate. Vanille Patchouli features Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean.