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Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania vs Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men

Essential Parfums Patchouli Mania and Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Patchouli ManiaEssential Parfums20233.6★
82% alikevs
Kismet for MenMaison Alhambra4.3★cheaper dupe

The difference in plain words

Patchouli Mania and Kismet for Men are very similar; both have Cacao, Patchouli and Vetiver. Patchouli Mania leans more aromatic, while Kismet for Men leans vanilla. Kismet for Men gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueKismet for Men
More of a night scentKismet for Men

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Patchouli Mania ● Kismet for Men
WoodyPatchouliWarm SpicyEarthyBalsamicAromaticVanillaFresh Spicy
Both share: Cacao · Patchouli · Vetiver
Only in Patchouli Mania: Hazelnut · Davana · Coriander · Tea · Clearwood · Cetalox
Only in Kismet for Men: Woody Notes · Nutmeg · Sandalwood · Coffee · Vanilla

Community votes

Patchouli Mania ← · → Kismet for Men
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
56
54
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
37
37
Price valueKismet for Men +23
61
84
Night-nessKismet for Men +14
47
61
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine