By Kilian · 2020
Angels' Share EDP
Longevity
Long-lasting85% of 1,500+ people
Projection
Strong80% of 1,400+ people
Season
Wintermost worn
gourmand
sweet
cozy
intimate
Warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla
Scent Notes
Gourmand
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What the community says
Often worn in winter
Scendira's summary of 2,000+ people on perfume review sites, Reddit, YouTube and TikTok. Updated 25 Oct 2026
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How long it lasts1,500+ people
85%
say it lasts a long time
85% Long-lasting
5% fades quickly · 10% moderate · rounded to the nearest 5%
Long-lasting for most people
How far it projects1,400+ people
80%
say it projects strongly
15%
80% Strong
5% close to skin · 15% moderate · rounded to the nearest 5%
Projects strongly for most people
When people wear it
Winter
most worn
WinterEvenings and dates
Good to know
Too sweet for some
cloying for some
Worth knowing if you like quieter scents: many people say it projects strongly.
How it smells, in their words503 people
warm126
cozy65
sexy27
How many of the 503 people who describe the smell use each word.
Also worth knowing
Compliments
19%
19% of people get compliments on it (780).
0all perfumes we track
More than most perfumes.
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Creators on Angels' Share2 videos
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Summary in words
By Kilian Angels' Share: what 2,000+ people say about it.
In short: Often worn in winter.
Worn by everyone.
About 85% of 1,500+ people say it lasts a long time (long-lasting for most people).
About 80% of 1,400+ people say it projects strongly (projects strongly for most people).
Of the 760 mentions of a season, about 2 in 3 are about winter weather.
People wear it most for: winter, evenings and dates.
Words used most by the 503 people who describe how it smells: warm (126), cozy (65), sexy (27).
Worth knowing if you like quieter scents: many people say it projects strongly.
Price is a sticking point. About 3 in 5 people who talk about price (61%) call it overpriced. Worth a sniff first.
19% of people get compliments on it, more than most perfumes (780).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Royal Blend by French Avenue (90% of voters); Inner Angel by Bath & Body Works (90% of voters); Kismet Magic by Maison Alhambra (89% of voters); Cocktail Intense by Fragrance World (88% of voters); Oudgasm Chocolate Oud | 11 by Kayali (87% of voters); Kismet Angel by Maison Alhambra (86% of voters); Fervo Intenso by Granado (86% of voters); Brooklyn Fragrance Lover by Alexandria Fragrances (84% of voters); Sand Desert At Sunset by Zara (81% of voters); Ambre Tabac by Daniel Josier (61% of voters).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 2,000+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think Warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla: that is By Kilian Angels' Share. It opens with cognac, moves into cinnamon, tonka bean absolute and oak wood absolute and settles on praliné, vanilla and sandalwood. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in fall and winter and is an evening scent. Reach for it for date nights and nights out. Released in 2020.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room. Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something gourmand and sweet for date nights.
- Sample first if: you prefer quiet scents; it projects.
- Skip if: you dislike gourmand fragrances.
Around $200.
Explore more: More from By Kilian · Gourmand perfumes · Cognac perfumes · Cinnamon perfumes
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
- Night out
The Brand
By Kilian
By Kilian was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy. 60 perfumes from By Kilian are listed on Scendira, from about $14 to $460.
Most-Discussed By Kilian Perfumes
Angels' Share, Love Don't Be Shy and Princess are the By Kilian perfumes people bring up most across the communities Scendira follows.
Picks on the nose
Described as warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla: Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum, 2020); cognac up top and praline, vanilla and sandalwood underneath. Love Don't Be Shy (Eau de Parfum, 2007) shows up as sweet orange blossom, vanilla caramel, soft powder, with neroli and bergamot first and sugar, vanilla and caramel at the base. Reach for Princess (Eau de Parfum, 2022) if you like marshmallow tea dusted with ginger.
Related collections: gourmand perfumes and clean and musky perfumes. Every house sits in the brands page.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla. It opens with cognac, moves into cinnamon, tonka bean absolute and oak wood absolute and settles on praliné, vanilla and sandalwood.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It is best in fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits date nights and nights out.
It reads unisex.
Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
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