By Kilian makes some of the most copied luxury scents on the planet, at around £225 a bottle. Here are the £40 versions, at 35% Extrait.
Every scent below is an Aromara dupe of a Kilian original, £40 for 50ml, from £6.99 for a 5ml sampler, with 7+ hours guaranteed and 60 days to change your mind.
Why Kilian gets duped
Kilian Hennessy built his house on rich, boozy, gourmand scents that smell expensive because they are. The catch is the price. Most of the line sits at around £225 for 50ml, and the newer extraits cost more. A proper 35% Extrait dupe holds the same accord, the marshmallow, the cognac, the coffee, for a fraction of that.
The best Kilian dupes, scent by scent
Love, Don't Be Shy, the marshmallow
Orange blossom, marshmallow and caramel, soft and sweet and everywhere. The one that went viral on TikTok. Our Delight rebuilds it at 35% Extrait. Full review: Best Don't Be Shy Dupe UK.
Angel's Share, the cognac
Cognac, cinnamon, tonka and oak, a warm boozy dessert for cold nights. Our Aged Gold holds it at full strength.
Apple Brandy on the Rocks, the boozy apple
Crisp apple, rum and cinnamon over oak, fresh and warm at once. Our Brandy Chill carries it.
Black Phantom, the coffee
Hot coffee, rum, dark chocolate and caramel, the pirate's cup. Our Dark Phantom takes it on.
Angel's Share Paradis, the richer extrait
The 2025 extrait, deeper and boozier than the original, more oak and more cognac. Our Aged Gold Paradis matches the darker signature.
Quick comparison
| Kilian original | Original price | Aromara dupe | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love, Don't Be Shy | around £225 | Delight | £40 |
| Angel's Share | around £225 | Aged Gold | £40 |
| Apple Brandy on the Rocks | around £225 | Brandy Chill | £40 |
| Black Phantom | around £225 | Dark Phantom | £40 |
| Angel's Share Paradis | around £290 | Aged Gold Paradis | £40 |
Why ours hold and most dupes do not
Kilian scents are rich eau de parfums built to sit close and last. A weak 15% or 20% dupe thins them out and they fade by lunch. Every Aromara scent is 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK, so the marshmallow, cognac and coffee stay rich for 7+ hours. That last part is written down and guaranteed, not a marketing line.
So which should you buy?
If you want the Kilian bottle on your shelf and the refillable luxury, buy the original, it is a beautiful thing. If you just want the smell, on your skin, lasting all day, the Aromara version gives you the same accord at 35% Extrait for £40. Start with a 5ml sampler and let your nose decide.
Try before you commit
Not sure which to go for? Build a 5ml x5 starter set for £18 and try five at full strength, or browse the full range. See every scent and saving in the Designer Dupe Index.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Kilian dupe in the UK?
For Love, Don't Be Shy we make Delight, and for Angel's Share we make Aged Gold, both 35% Extrait at £40 versus around £225.
What smells like Love, Don't Be Shy?
Aromara Delight matches the orange blossom, marshmallow and caramel signature at 35% Extrait, £40 for 50ml.
Are Kilian dupes worth it?
The originals sit at around £225 for 50ml. If you want the scent without the price, yes. Aromara discloses 35% Extrait and guarantees 7+ hours, with 60 days to change your mind.
How much are they?
£40 for a 50ml, or £6.99 for a 5ml sampler. Buy 2 get 1 free.
How long do they last?
7+ hours, guaranteed, or your money back.
Related reading
- Best Don't Be Shy Dupe UK
- Kilian Love Don't Be Shy vs Aromara Delight
- Is Love Don't Be Shy Worth It?
- Best Initio Dupes UK
- The Strongest Perfume Dupes in the UK
- The Designer Dupe Index 2026
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