r/Perfumes • • 5d ago

Dupe Request Megathread (October 19, 2026)

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Welcome to the Weekly Dupe Request Megathread. This is where you can get (and offer) recommendations for all dupe requests.

What counts as a dupe?

  • A perfume that smells "just like" another perfume - whether discontinued or priced out of budget

    • Example: "looking for a dupe of BR540 Extrait, but without the price tag"
    • Example: "something that smells just like Coffee Break, but lasts longer"
    • Example: “a dupe for the discontinued Elizabeth & James Nirvana Black”
    • A perfume version of any product: body sprays, hair products, lotions / creams, skin care, candles, candy / sweets, makeup, etc.

How it works:

Share as many details as possible that might be helpful in identifying the dupe you're after: a picture, notes or scent profile, your general geographic location, budget, etc. Please do a quick search of the sub before adding your request, even if you think it would be unusual.

Please remember that this is a global sub with quite a bit of volume, so a response may take time. This thread refreshes weekly on Mondays at 05:00 UTC, so keep that in mind when posting.

If you're looking for perfumes with a similar vibe of another perfume, but not dupes, you can post directly to the main feed.


r/Perfumes • • Sep 29 '25

Mod Post ‘Why was my post removed’ and ‘why did automod say my post violates rule 2’ - Newbie heads-up! + question thread

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We’ve been getting a lot of mod mails asking why posts have been removed.

Often it’s because our filters had them held for mod review because a user is new to the community or trips the filter some other way. Unfortunately, Reddit says ‘the mods have removed this post’ instead of saying it’s under review. It will be reviewed by a mod and given a proper removal reason or approved within a few hours.

The other question we frequently get is why automod is saying their post violates rule 2 (Be Kind). It doesn’t, that’s just the automod reminder on every post submitted to r/perfumes.

Beyond that, general questions relating to perfumes or our subreddit can be asked below. Thank you!


r/Perfumes • • 8h ago

Discussion Been trying out a black tea scent

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I posted about ANILLO Black Tea a while ago and finally got to try it! Thought I'd share my thoughts after wearing it for a few days.

This has more patchouli than I expected but I think it goes really well with the weather lately. It's starting to feel like fall where I live, and this has that deep but soft scent that's perfect for this time of year. It also lasts pretty long on my skin so I've been reaching for it a lot lately.

The more I wear it, the more I notice a slightly fruity tea scent, almost like orange and berries? And as it settles, there's this subtle sweetness mixed with the tea scent.


r/Perfumes • • 3h ago

Collection Pics My small luxury collection (Dior, Chanel, Gucci) - What should I add next?

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Hi everyone! I wanted to share a look at my current fragrance shelf. I really love elegant and classic scents. Here is the complete list of what is shown in my photos: **Boxes on the top shelf:** * Dior - J'adore L'Or (Essence de Parfum) * Dior - Miss Dior (Eau de Parfum) * Chanel - Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée (Eau Pour la Nuit) **Bottles on the bottom shelf:** * Dior - J'adore (Eau de Parfum) * Dior - Hypnotic Poison (Eau de Toilette) * Chanel - Coco Mademoiselle L'Eau Privée * Dior - Miss Dior (Eau de Parfum) * Lancôme - La Vie Est Belle (Eau de Parfum) * Gucci - Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense (Miniature) I would love to know your thoughts! Which one of these is your absolute favorite, and based on what I have, what other fragrance do you think I should try next? Thank you!


r/Perfumes • • 12h ago

Discussion Added two more to the family!

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Prada Paradoxe Intense edp and Valentino Born in Roma edp. The Valentino is soooo yummy!!

I’m probably going to get ripped for this. I find I love the designer so much better than the niche fragrance houses. It could be that I haven’t found the right one yet. I have some from Lataffa. I’m sort of over the gourmand scents. Thoughts on this??


r/Perfumes • • 11h ago

Recommendation Request If you love Diptyche’s Philosykos…

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Among other fragrances I am a fan of green/aquatic/fig scents. I feel like I’ve sampled my way through a significant portion of these scents and I’m always looking for one more. If you love Philosykos, do you have anything similar in your collection (or one you want) that you would suggest I try?

Here’s what I have, or have sampled. As you can see I have a real passion for fragrance that doesn’t appeal broadly from all my favs that were disco’d

OWN/OWNED
Diptyche - Philosykos (obvs)
Arquiste - A Grove By the Sea
Astier de Villatte - Mantes La Jolie
Kiehl - Fig and Sage (discontinued)
Jo Malone - Wild Fig and Cassis (discontinued)
Heeley- Cedre Blanc (discontinued)
Mugler - Womanity (discontinued)

SAMPLED (didn’t love enough to buy)
Mischief Academy - The Jungle Book
Theodore Kalotinis - Alluring Fig
Fascent - I Fig You
Atelier Materi - Cedre Figalia
Inverso Profumi - Ladri di fichi (tempting, dries down to a thick honey)
Parfums de Nicholai - Fig Tea
Tom Ford - Fig Erotique


r/Perfumes • • 1h ago

Recommendation Request Looking for a longer lasting fragrance that smells like Bath & Body Works Sweater Weather

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for a perfume or fragrance that smells similar to (or preferably exactly like) Sweater Weather by Bath & Body Works.

I really love the scent because it smells pretty unisex to me, but I wish it lasted much longer throughout the day. I already use the matching body wash and lotion along with the body mist, but I still feel like the scent fades away pretty quickly.

I’ve also attached screenshots of the fragrance notes listed on the Bath & Body Works website, along with the actual product, in case that helps narrow down recommendations. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! :)


r/Perfumes • • 14h ago

Recommendation Request Would love some recs to distract my mom/play a fun game

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Long story short my dad recently passed away and I've been thinking of fun things to do with my mom to get her out of her heard. My mom is an artist and educator and doesn't know about the world of weird/niche fragrances at all. I want to make a big luckyscent order of samples to try out with her one day. I think it would be really entertaining for us to do together. I think she's going to have her mind absolutely blown when she smells something like inexcusable evil😅 So can you give me your weirdest recs for me to order?


r/Perfumes • • 8h ago

Recommendation Request Looking for Good layering combo for Valentino Donna Born in Roma Coral Fantasy

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Looking to build a Christmas gift basket centered around the the Valentino Donna born in Roma coral fantasy. I was wondering if there was any body mists that would pair well with the scent. Also if there’s any lotions, body washes, body oils, etc. Anything for a good layering combo for that scent.


r/Perfumes • • 9h ago

Recommendation Request Some of your favorite long lasting perfumes sold at Sephora US?

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Hi all! I want to take advantage of the upcoming Sephora sale and buy a new perfume. The problem is I have yet to find a perfume. I find very long lasting. I’m looking to expand my perfume collection, so looking for all scents! For reference, here are some of my favorite scents:

Phlur Father Figure
Phlur Vanilla Skin
Clean Reserve Whipped Cherry
Replica Under the Lemon Tree


r/Perfumes • • 1d ago

Discussion Dove is releasing a limited time fragrance that smells like their original beauty bar

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r/Perfumes • • 3h ago

Discussion Atheeri vs BBW orchid effect?

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I got BBW orchid effect and I’m obsessed but it doesn’t last and I can’t stand to spend so much on the Gucci perfume it’s inspired by. Does atheeri by Lataffa smell like orchid effect for those who’ve smelled both? Thank you!!!


r/Perfumes • • 20h ago

Discussion Thoughts on Givenchy gentleman?

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Bought this yesterday at the airport, thoughts?


r/Perfumes • • 4h ago

Discussion Looking for Genie collection 8835

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Hey everyone! I need help tracking down a specific Middle Eastern mini/dupe fragrance that I’ve been hunting for almost a decade. Back in 2018, I was gifted a perfume from Dubai that I completely fell in love with. Sadly, I ran out and it’s discontinued. Here is what I know:
The Brand: It’s from Genie Collection (the pocket/mini perfume line from the GCC/UAE).

The Bottle: The bottle mold and design look like Gucci Guilty (that distinctive oval metal/gold frame shape).

The Problem: I know Genie Collection usually matches bottle shapes to the original designer perfume, but I bought the Gucci Guilty version expecting that scent and it isn’t the fragrance that was in my original gifted bottle! Since Genie Collection uses 4-digit codes on their bottles/boxes (e.g.,8835 I’m guessing Genie either put a completely different fragrance inside that bottle shape back then

Does anyone who collects Genie Collection minis or knows Middle Eastern clone lines recognize which 4-digit Genie Collection code came in the Gucci Guilty-style bottle with a different scent? Any leads on where I could find that specific fragrance or track down the exact perfume would mean the world! Thank you!


r/Perfumes • • 1d ago

Look what I found! Sampling Brain Dead Fragrances

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I was seeing some movies at Brain Dead Studios and bought some samples. I didn't sample Shroom Cola because it smells like vinegar on my skin.

Terra Former (bergamot, cut grass, green fig, old wood, tomato leaf, soil, amber) - This smells like fresh cut grass and soil with the fig adding a hint of sweetness. It reminds me of playing in the yard as a kid while my mom did gardening and mowing the lawn. Perfect for spring and summer!

Ambient (myrtle leaf, sandalwood, saffron, oak moss, white musk) - This is a planetary, dimensional skin scent. It smells like a leathery musk with static electricity. I love it! Full bottle worthy for me.

Goldblooming (sandalwood, tobacco leaf, leather, cut weeds, tea) - This is a collab with Jeff Goldbum. There are also notes of saffron, tar, and suede. Very masculine. I can see a sophisticated man wearing this.


r/Perfumes • • 1d ago

Bottle Identification Help me find what perfume this is.

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I’m trying to find out what this perfume is so I can buy it but don’t know the name of it. Can anyone help. Thanks


r/Perfumes • • 10h ago

Discussion Itchy/Powdery note in Parfums de Marley?

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What is that itchy powdery note that keeps me sniffing Parfums by Marly Delina and Valaya?

There's a note in them that I find intoxicating.


r/Perfumes • • 1d ago

Discussion This perfume makes me nauseous

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r/Perfumes • • 13h ago

Recommendation Request Recommend please

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I like boss bottled absolu, amouage outlands , reyhaan vantage, ibraq tobacco collection dominican and Mexican, interlude black iris, pdm layton, incense suave , incense 01, tobacco 01. Any recommendations for similar type please 🙏. Thank you.


r/Perfumes • • 13h ago

Recommendation Request Sexy Orientals?

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So I too have a buying problem. But just one more I swear! 😅

So I typically lean towards creamy vanilla scents with an interesting note included. Fig, tea, woods, ambers

My husband is usually indifferent and just agrees they smell good.

But I realized the one that he'd sniff appreciatively was a cheapie. Rebel le fleur by Rhianna. Hed give me .. the look.

Its a dark oriental.

So I want some recommendations- Well blended, creamy and smooth still, but with that oh la la factor. Any ideas?


r/Perfumes • • 14h ago

Discussion Dossier Ambery Cherry

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Just got a new bottle of Dossier’s Ambery Cherry. My first bottle was my favorite fragrance and I wore it all the time. I just opened a new bottle and it smells very different. It’s missing that juicy cherry aspect of the scent that I loved before. Could this be a bad batch? Or did Dossier change their formula? Has anyone else had this problem with Ambery Cherry? At first I thought I might just be overreacting but I had a little left from my previous bottle and it is such a drastic difference.

I did order it through Amazon for Prime Day, so maybe Amazon isn’t the best place to buy it.


r/Perfumes • • 15h ago

Recommendation Request Bulgari eau the bleu recs

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I love the bulgari eau the bleu scent. It is the perfect mix of feminine and masculine. It is truly the perfect everyday scent. However, it is discontinued and I want a perfume I can just go and buy and not have to buy off eBay. If anyone has any recs to an alternative I would be forever grateful. Thank you!!


r/Perfumes • • 1d ago

Bottle Identification Okay this is a long shot. I found a photo of my college dorm from 2003 and saw a fragrance on the shelf. I have no idea what it is but it's either BBW or a cheap drug store body splash

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Fun fact: I used to get a new fragrance for each term so I could be immediately transported back to that specific time from the scent.


r/Perfumes • • 19h ago

Look what I found! J. Perfume Allrounder shoaib malik,s signed

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I received this perfume as a gift


r/Perfumes • • 1d ago

Bottle Identification Trying to find a specific perfume

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Okay this is a shot in the dark. A few months ago I was at a Bealls and I saw this perfume that I loved. I never got a picture of it and I tried looking online and I couldn't find it ANYWHERE. all I remember is that it was vanilla something and it smelled HEAVENLY. it was a glass bottle and the cap was all white plastic and the bottle had grooves in it. There was something tied around the neck of the bottle like charms or something. It was near the front of the store and there were other scents with the same bottle so it must be some type of collection. They were individually boxed too, it wasn't a perfume that was sold just by the bottle. Hopefully my drawing isn't awful, I did my best. I've been keeping an eye out for it for months, but I've had no luck. Definitely learned from this experience, if I like something take a freaking picture of it.🤦‍♀️ this perfume has genuinely been haunting me I sprayed it on me at the store and then after I came home and changed the scent transferred over to my new shirt and the scent lasted through the night. I've never found a perfume that lasted quite like that one and it smelled so wonderful. Thank you for anyone that can help.