Angels’ Share vs. Paradis by Kilian

Angels’ Share has become one of the most popular fragrances in the world since Kilian released it. Now, they follow it up with a proper flanker perfume, Angels’ Share Paradis.

I recently bought a decant of Paradis and have been testing it out. How do these two perfumes compare? Which lasts longer? Which Kilian Angels’ Share is the better buy?

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Tale of the Tape: Angels’ Share vs. Angels’ Share Paradis

Angels’ Share

Notes include: cognac, tonka bean, oak wood, cinnamon, praline, vanilla, sandalwood

Click here to try: Angels’ Share at Sephora

Read my review: Angels’ Share by Kilian

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Angels’ Share Paradis

Notes include: raspberry liquor, cognac, praline, tonka bean, Bulgarian rose, moss, oak, sandalwood

Click here to try: Paradis

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Opening

Angels’ Share starts of with its signature cognac, oak, and its tonka bean note. The cognac has an apple-like sweetness to it, which is fantastic.

The sweetness is enhanced by the inclusion of vanilla and praline. Which all plays well off of the spicy punch of the cinnamon note.

It’s a great mix of boozy, sweet, and spicy. Very warm with its aroma and has a baked good sort of undercurrent to the cognac-led mix.

Paradis opens up with a seemingly even boozier profile than the original and with a prominent raspberry note replacing the cinnamon and the apple sort of aroma that Angels’ Share brings to the table or at least most of it.

Also, it’s got some oakmoss hanging around early on, adding a slight freshness to the mix.

To me, the opening smells of Paradis like the latter stages of the original but with raspberry and some moss. The tonka bean note seems amped up versus what I get from my bottle of Angels’ Share.

But, other than that, these two are still quite similar. There are periods where Paradis seems even sweeter to my nose versus the original.

Which is better?

While I like what Paradis is bringing to the table, the original’s cinnamon spice and warm apple-like aroma is preferable to me versus the raspberry liquor and moss additions.

Edge: Angels’ Share

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Projection

Both of these have a strong projecting start without being too heavy. Then, each of these Kilian perfumes will moderate, while still be noticeable throughout.

After having worn Paradis a few more times, I really don’t notice a difference between it and the original in terms of performance.

Edge: Push

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Longevity

With Angels’ Share, I get 9-13 hours of wear on my skin. It’s not a complete powerhouse throughout, but I for sure get a good and long time with this Kilian perfume whenever I wear it.

Edge: Push

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Versatility

Another place where they each occupy the same level. Both of these are still built for autumn and wintertime.

Even though, Paradis is it bit fresher with how it comes across, at times, it doesn’t lighten things enough for it to be a wear into the hotter months.

Each of these are also unisex fragrances, that lean more towards being traditionally feminine with how they can come across.

They’re mass appealing boozy fragrances. Neither has a leg up here.

Edge: Push

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Overall Scent

Overall, which of these do I prefer?

These are two perfumes with a ton of overlap, as you might expect. But, some brands do like to create flankers that are wildly different. These, are somewhat different.

Praline, tonka bean, oak, cognac, and sandalwood are all the common notes here. The weightings are different namely the cognac being joined by raspberry liquor, the increase in tonka bean, and the moss and light Bulgarian Rose in the middle to dry down period.

With Angels’ Share Paradis, the introduction of the raspberry liquor note is enjoyable. Maybe not quite as good as I was hoping that it’d be before trying it out. However, I do like this perfume.

The spiciness of the cinnamon isn’t there, which I really like in the original. The oakmoss and rose do give it some distinct development, but those aren’t my favorite notes and so I’m not overwhelmed with the result.

Still, I’m going with the original. I just like the fragrance more, it’s cheaper, and I don’t think there’s enough distinction here for me to own both.

If you want a formula that’s a tad more focused without the same apple pie opening, you like the slight freshness in the middle and a good amount of oak in the dry down; you might consider Paradis.

It’s one that I’d try to test out before paying that price, but I don’t think you’d be too disappointed if you liked the original. Though, you may not really see a need for it either.

Winner: Angels’ Share