With price tags that can soar into the hundreds of dollars, indulging in luxury perfumes isn’t always feasible. Fortunately, perfume dupes are becoming more popular among the newer generation, who understand the art of smelling exquisite on a budget. Here are some of the best luxury perfume dupes available in India today— ones that ensure you smell divine without breaking the bank.
Best Perfume Dupes for Popular Luxury Scents
Tom Ford Lost Cherry versus EMBARK’s Wood Oud For All
Tom Ford Lost Cherry is a beloved scent known for its deep, sweet, and spicy cherry aroma. With its oud perfume undertones and warm notes, it’s the epitome of indulgence, but it comes with a steep price—around $375 for a 50ml bottle. Luckily, EMBARK’s Wood Oud For All offers an excellent dupe for less than a quarter of the price. It captures a similar scent with a rich, smoky oud and wood scent with undertones of amber, making it an affordable alternative to this perfume for a sophisticated evening out.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 versus Dossier Ambery Saffron
Baccarat Rouge 540 is a masterpiece with its intoxicating blend of oud perfume, saffron, and cedarwood. The fragrance starts at $195 for a small bottle, making it a splurge for many. Dossier's Ambery Saffron captures almost the same experience for just $49. This dupe mimics the luxury perfume’s warm, spicy notes with an added sweetness, creating a perfect balance for those seeking a rich, complex scent.
YSL Black Opium versus Zara Gardenia
YSL Black Opium moves crowds with its sensual combination of coffee, vanilla, and white flowers. The price, however, makes it quite the luxury. Coming in at a decidedly more budget-friendly price point is Zara's Gardenia, which presents a rather similar fragrance experience. This dupe, with rich orange blossom, coffee, and vanilla, creates a scent almost indistinguishable from its high-end counterpart, and thus is the best perfume for women who love gourmand scents.
Floral Perfume Dupes for Every Occasion
Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet versus Zara Nude Bouquet
Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a floral dream, bursting with pink roses, peonies, and Sicilian orange. It’s perfect for a romantic day out in Paris, but at $145, it’s not really accessible to everyone. On the more affordable end of things, however, Zara's Nude Bouquet offers a similar floral experience. With lotus and bergamot top notes and a sandalwood base, it mirrors the soft elegance of a luxury perfume without the extravagant cost.
Marc Jacobs Daisy versus EMBARK’s Journey Kashmir For All
Marc Jacobs Daisy is the quintessential fresh floral fragrance, with top notes of wild berries and a heart of jasmine. It’s an excellent choice for daytime wear but can be expensive. EMBARK’s Journey Kashmir For All is a great perfume dupe that gives the same sweet and flowery sensation, with saffron, rose, and bergamot top notes, at a fraction of the price.
Bold and Spicy Dupes for Nighttime Glamour
Carolina Herrera Good Girl versus. Renee Bloo
For an evening out, Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl is a sensual and complex fragrance, blending orange blossom, apricot, and sandalwood for a sweet yet deep scent. But with its premium price, not everyone can indulge. Renee Bloom provides a fantastic alternative. It mimics Good Girl’s citrusy and musky composition, adding pink pepper and amber for a well-rounded, spicy fragrance perfect for nights out.
Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud versus EMBARK’s Floral Oud For All
The exotic blend of oud perfume and velvety rose in Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud makes it one of the most luxurious scents on the market. But if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, EMBARK’s Floral Oud For All delivers a comparable warm, spicy floral aroma with its mix of oud and rose. This dupe offers an indulgent scent without the high price point, perfect for lovers of unisex perfumes.
