Fugazzi Vanilla Haze vs Kilian Angel's Share Paradis

Both belong to the sweet gourmand fragrances and both have vanilla, and that's where the similarity ends. Vanilla Haze goes towards nuts, coconut and caramel, Angels' Share towards cognac, oak and praline. There's also a threefold difference in decant price between them, which often matters more to the decision than the notes.

Property	Vanilla Haze	Angels' Share Paradis
House	Fugazzi	Kilian Paris
Concentration	EDP	Extrait
Top notes	almond, hazelnut, coconut milk, mandarin	raspberry, cognac, liqueur
Heart notes	vanilla pod, tonka, jasmine	tonka, bulgarian rose, caramel
Base notes	caramel, cashmere wood, musk, amber	beechwood, praline, moss, sandalwood, vanilla
Longevity (community rating)	8–14 hours	8–12 hours
Sillage (community rating)	Moderate	Moderate to strong
Full bottle	€205 / 100 ml	€385 / 100 ml
Price per millilitre	€2.05	€3.85
Decant 5 ml	€14	€41.99
Decant 10 ml	€26	€79.99

Vanilla Haze opens with almond, hazelnut and coconut milk, has vanilla pod and tonka in the heart, and caramel and cashmere wood in the base. It's creamy, full and fairly easy to wear. Angels' Share is more complex: raspberry, cognac and liqueur up top, caramel and Bulgarian rose in the heart, oak, praline and moss in the base. The boozy note is what sets it apart from most sweet fragrances — it smells of the cask, not the pastry shop. Price is decisive: Vanilla Haze costs €205 for 100 ml (€2.05/ml), Angels' Share €385 for 100 ml (€3.85/ml). With decants the ratio is even steeper — 5 ml is €14 against €41.99, three times as much. If sweet interests you and you don't want to risk much, start with Vanilla Haze.

Are both unisex?

Not according to our database labels. Vanilla Haze is listed as feminine, Angels' Share as unisex. In composition, with cognac and oak, Angels' Share is closer to a classically masculine profile, while Vanilla Haze is creamy-sweet.

Is Vanilla Haze suitable for the office?

With fewer sprays, yes. It's creamy and has no sharp notes, but the sweetness builds up in an enclosed space. Angels' Share is too heavy for the office.

Why is Angels' Share so much more expensive?

Partly because of the concentration — it's an extrait, while Vanilla Haze is an eau de parfum — and partly because of the house name and the bottle. Per millilitre the difference is €3.85 against €2.05.

Which is better for winter?

Both, but differently. With cognac and oak, Angels' Share works as an evening winter fragrance; Vanilla Haze as a warm everyday one, even in late autumn.

Is it worth buying both?

Rarely. Both take the same place in a collection — the sweet, warm fragrance. Take a decant of both for €56 together and keep the one you actually reach for.