The Best Alternatives to Luxury Perfumes to try this Summer



Summer is the perfect time for a new perfume. With it also comes new opportunities to make the season a memorable one.

As Perfumes are highly intimate and thoughtful, therefore when it comes to finding the perfect scent things are easier said than done. However, you don't need to break the bank in order to feel (and smell) like your best self. A fair alternative to luxury perfumes is a Dupe Fragrance. Indistinguishable from their designer counterparts, the fragrances from Dossier are tried-and-true and an inexpensive alternative that you can use every day.

From scents inspired by Tom Ford, and Estee Lauder to light florals and deep woodsy notes, there's a fragrance out there for all of us. Below we present 12 fragrances that stand out among the stream of summer launches. Keep reading to discover the best fragrances this summer has to offer.




FLORAL HONEYSUCKLE $39 Women


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Inspired by Gucci's Bloom, FLORAL HONEYSUCKLE smells like a summer dream. It has notes of tuberose, jasmine honeysuckle and green leaves.



FLORAL RHUBARB S29 Women


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Floral Rhubarb is a fragrance with an edgy twist featuring notes of daffodil and narcissus inspired by Marc Jacobs' Perfect.



WOODY GERANIUM Men $29


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Woody Geranium is all things pretty, modern and timeless. Inspired by Montblanc's Legend it comprises of a blend of citrus notes, lavender, geranium, patchouli, fresh green apple, mint, and pineapple.



AMBERY SAFFRON S49 Unisex


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The Ambery Saffron perfume is like a warm summer breeze. Described by the brand as having "a depth and an intoxicating spice that you won't find anywhere else" it was Inspired by MFK's Baccarat Rouge.



FRUITY ALMOND S29 Women


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With notes of tuberose, orange blossom, sweet vanilla, intense almond, and cacao, Fruity Almond is zesty and fresh as Carolina Herrera's Good Girl.



WOODY OAKMOSS $29 Women


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Taking inspiration from Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle, Woody Oakmoss is the perfect scent for the season. It has a blend of bergamot, rose, oakmoss, and patchouli, which gives it its unique, woody floral fragrance.



SPICY VETIVER Men $29


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Inspired by Hermes' Terre d'Hermes this fragrance is absolutely a winner. Woody, aromatic, green, and sometimes slightly smoky, it is sophisticated and natural all at once.



MUSKY GAIAC $59 Unisex


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Who better for Summer than Musky Gaiac. As the name suggests, the perfume features Gaiac, a dense wood that will have you shining.



FLORAL LAVENDER $29 Women


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This is another floral fragrance guaranteed to make you feel part of the season. Inspired by YSL's Libre FLORAL LAVENDER it features a blend of sunny mandarine, neroli, orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla and lavender.



GOURMAND ORANGE BLOSSOM $29 Women


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Inspired by Lancome's La Vie Est Belle, this one smells like a fresh-squeezed orange. Thanks to jasmine, orange blossom, and orris, blended with a fizzy touch of blackcurrant and hazelnut.



FOUGERE BERGAMOT Men $29


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Fougere Bergamot exhilarates a daring and free sensuality making it apt for the rising temperatures. Composed of notes of grapefruit, bergamot, fig leaf and lavender it was Inspired by Versace's Dylan Blue.



MUSKY GREEN TEA $39 Unisex


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Musky Green Tea makes you feel like you're in a tropical paradise. Inspired by Creed's Silver Mountain Water it features an exhilarating splash of green tea, neroli, petitgrain, and black current.



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