Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum vs By Kilian Angels' Share Eau de Parfum: the cozy-scent showdown
Short answer: Both are sweet winter scents; Tobacco Vanille leans tobacco and spice, while Angels’ Share leans cognac, cinnamon and praline.
Two of the most-loved boozy, sweet, wintry niche scents. Tobacco Vanille is Tom Ford's; Angels' Share is By Kilian's cognac fantasy.
Side by side (Nov 14, 2026, USD)
| Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum | By Kilian Angels' Share Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| House | Tom Ford | By Kilian |
| Top notes | Tobacco leaf, Spicy notes | Cognac |
| Heart notes | Vanilla, Cacao, Tonka bean, Tobacco blossom | Cinnamon, Oak, Tonka Bean |
| Base notes | Dried fruits, Woody notes | Praline, Vanilla, Sandalwood |
| Lowest in-stock bottle price | no US price yet | no US price yet |
| Bottle price per ml | — | — |
| 1 ml sample | $6.99 (Scentsplit) | $6.99 (Scent Split) |
| 2 ml sample | $12.99 (Scentsplit) | $12.99 (Scent Split) |
Notes as listed by the brand or retailers. Prices are the lowest we found on the date checked; see each scent page for every option.
How they differ
- Tobacco Vanille lists tobacco leaf and spice, then vanilla, cacao, tonka and tobacco blossom, on dried fruit and woods.
- Angels' Share lists cognac, then cinnamon, oak and tonka, on praline, vanilla and sandalwood. More dessert, less smoke.
Try both first
A 1 ml of each costs $13.98 together. Wear one on each wrist and check at 10 minutes, 2 hours and 6 hours (how to test properly).
Verdict: Tobacco Vanille if you want a fireplace. Angels’ Share if you want the dessert after the fireplace. Do not buy both in one winter unless you are the main character of a Hallmark movie.
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Prices as of 2026-11-14.
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