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M. Micallef Notorious XO vs Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic

M. Micallef Notorious XO and Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Notorious XOM. Micallef20254.0★
87% alikevs
Kismet MagicMaison Alhambra20244.4★cheaper dupe

The difference in plain words

Notorious XO and Kismet Magic are very similar; both have Cognac, Cinnamon and Tonka Bean. Notorious XO leans more leather, while Kismet Magic leans woody. Kismet Magic gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingNotorious XO
Stronger projectionNotorious XO
Better perceived valueKismet Magic
More of a night scentAbout the same

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 →
● Notorious XO ● Kismet Magic
Warm SpicyWoodySweetVanillaCinnamonAmberPowderyLeather
Both share: Cognac · Cinnamon · Tonka Bean · Vanilla · Praline · Sandalwood
Only in Notorious XO: Pepper · Watery Notes · Leather · Cardamom · Oakmoss · Amber · Musk
Only in Kismet Magic: Oak

Community votes

Notorious XO ← · → Kismet Magic
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 →
Notorious XO +6
69
63
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 →
Notorious XO +6
50
44
Price valueKismet Magic +49
41
90
Night-ness≈ even
68
69
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Notorious XO profile →Kismet Magic profile →cheaper dupes of Notorious XO →