Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
How it Smells
Oakcha's Secret Duchess is a crowd favorite for a reason. It captures the spicy ginger opening of Princess beautifully, perhaps even punching it up a notch. The marshmallow and green tea heart is present, though slightly more synthetic than the original. It dries down to a sweet, powdery vanilla that lingers. It captures about 92% of the Kilian DNA, trading some of the delicate tea nuance for a bolder, spicier profile.
Bottom Line
If you want the Princess vibe with better longevity and a friendlier price tag, Secret Duchess is a no-brainer. It's not a 100% perfect match, it feels a bit 'thicker' and less airy, but it's a fantastic standalone fragrance that scratches the itch perfectly.
Longevity & Projection
Like most Oakcha fragrances, this is an Extrait de Parfum, so it's oily and dense. Longevity is excellent, easily lasting 8+ hours on skin. Projection is moderate to strong. It’s a solid performer that outperforms the original Kilian in terms of staying power.
Performance Audit
Based on average wear time
Sillage & radius
Relative to market avg
Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Kilian pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 260 enthusiast votes for accuracy.