Short answer: Golden Hour by D&E Fragrances is an Extrait de Parfum take on the warm, glowing style of Thomas Kosmala No.4 Après L'amour, from £14.99 to £44.95, while the original is around £111 for 100ml at a UK retailer. Shop Golden Hour
- Smells like: bright lemon and bitter orange blossom over warm spice, drying to musk and amber
- Best for: cosy evenings, dates and cooler days
- Honest note: inspired by, not an exact clone
Thomas Kosmala No.4 Après L'amour is a niche favourite known for its intimate, skin-like warmth, the kind of scent people ask about when you walk past. It sits at a niche price point too.
What does No.4 Après L'amour actually smell like?
One UK retailer lists lemon zest and bitter orange blossom at the top, aromatic spices in the heart, and musk, amber and woody accords in the base. Other sources may describe it slightly differently, as note lists vary.
Why people look for a No.4 Après L'amour dupe
At around £111 for 100ml (and sometimes out of stock), many people would like to try this warm musky-citrus style without committing to a full niche bottle. A dupe makes it easy to wear the style every day.
| Thomas Kosmala No.4 Après L'amour | Golden Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £111 for 100ml (UK retailer) | £14.99 to £44.95 |
| Style | Warm, spicy musk with citrus | Warm, spicy musk with citrus |
| Format | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Sizes | 100ml | 5ml, 12ml roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Golden Hour
Golden Hour is our own composition inspired by that style: lemon zest and bitter orange blossom, warm aromatic spice, and a soft musk, amber and woods finish. Try Golden Hour from £14.99
Being upfront about the comparison
No inspired-by fragrance is an exact clone of the original, and Golden Hour is not identical to Thomas Kosmala No.4 Après L'amour. It follows a similar warm, glowing direction, but differences in ingredients and concentration mean you will notice variations. A 5ml sample is a low-risk way to compare.
Longevity and projection
As an Extrait de Parfum, Golden Hour is a concentrated formula, and many wearers find it sits close to the skin and lasts well. Performance varies with skin type and climate; spraying onto moisturised skin can help.
The verdict
If No.4 Après L'amour is on your wishlist, Golden Hour is an affordable way to enjoy a similar warm, musky glow. Shop Golden Hour
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Thomas Kosmala and No.4 Après L'amour are registered trademarks of their owners. D&E Fragrances is an independent UK fragrance brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Thomas Kosmala. "Golden Hour" is our own original composition, inspired by the fragrance family that No.4 Après L'amour belongs to.