As I say in the video...this is Part One of a series I plan on doing because I have SO MUCH material for this video category. If you have any similar affordable options for expensive designer/niche fragrances...let me know about them! Thanks for stopping by!!!

I love affordable dupes videos. Some from my personal collection that I have tried side by side are Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming = Ajmal Shine. Prada Candy Kiss= Lattafa Pure Musk. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotic= Fleur de Orientica. Memo Sintra = Melodie de Orientica. Xerjoff Dama Bianca= Junoon Noir Alharamain. Tom Ford Soliel Blanc = Korloff Gold. Kayali Deja Vu = St DuPont pure bloom. Valentino Donna Noir Absolue= Elizabeth Arden 5th Ave Royale. MFK BR 540 extrait= Orientica Amber Rouge. Creed Adventus Her= alharamain Laventur femme. Also one that is pretty close but not a dupe dupe, like 65-70% is Xerjoff Lira=Lattafa Pride Nebras. I have both and they smell alike and give the same vibe and I honestly love both the same and their price ranges are worlds apart.

“I want to be in Tihota Town.” 😂❤

It's so funny: I don't remember what I ate or what I wore yesterday, but when I smell a fragrance that I've smelled something similar to in the past TWO YEARS, I can find the sample INSTANTLY. Priorities, eh?

I have several of the alternative fragrances: Guess Seductive Noir (LOVE), Franck Boclet Vanille, Vanilla Musk, Rihanna Rogue and will definitely consider getting others (Jawhara appeals to me). The great thing about alternatives is that you can build a diverse fragrance wardrobe without a huge investment. Once I started exploring fragrances I knew I would never again be someone who had single signature scent, so inexpensive alternatives let me play the field! I can't wait to hear about the others.

I am dying for this kind of videos and with you I know I can trust the comparisons you make ❤

Oooh! Franck Boclet Vanille!!! YOU made me buy that. It's stunning. It does last longer than Lira. Period. I've been looking for information on Tihota!! And BLAM! The universe hears me and here you are! Vanilla Musk by Neemat, you say? I'm ON IT!

Well done! I just bought BBw In the Stars by mistake and I was about to pass it on but I will try it first with Amber Rouge, a dupe for BR540! Thanks! 🤓

You absolutely NAIL these videos!!! 10/10. Amazing perfume recommendations that aren’t just from a dupe house!

If there are people like me who cannot have Bath and Body Works (in France for ex). 👋 When I smelled BR last week in Paris (finallyyy) and still today on my cards, the most dupest dupe of all dupes existing in the dupes for BR540 is called "L'Empreinte" by Courrèges. The most recent version, the red bottle. ❤ THEY-ARE-THE-SAME. Litterally the same. And so I am really happy bcs I would never pay the price for BR540. But L'Empreinte is way more affordable. It's not a cheapie, but it is at a fraction of the price of MFK. So people, JUMP on this. This is litterally his twin. And it smells as heavenly. And the bottle is really classy, and it is a real perfume. Forget Cloud, forget Burberry Her. L'Empreinte is THE dupe. I know that if I want "my BR540", I'll get my L'Empreinte ^^ If you wanna check, Chris, trust me you'll think the same as me ;)

I love Rogue! It smells so much more expensive than it is. ❤

I'm not even 2 minutes in and I had to stop and get pen 🖊️ and paper to take notes 😃 I love these kind of videos. Thank you for sharing this.. ok back to the video

A few alternatives to expensive perfumes IMO are baccarat-Ariana Grande Cloud, Sol de Janeiro elasti-cream, Glossier You. Montale Roses musk- Ajmal Wisal silver bottle Dolce and Gabanna light blue- Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes

Love this series! I got the samples from Luckyscent. I’m going to do a side by side comparison but Jovoy Psychedelique and Reminiscence Patchouli, so similar!

Milky musk, my top for life as well. It’s extraordinary ❤

Hi Chris🤗!! Love the concept💞💞 (Right on time before all the Christmas presents!!) One of my favorite affordable one is Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker, and it's a really nice alternative to Narcisso Rodriguez for Her EDT 👌 I also love love love Arizona Bloom by Floral street and it's pretty close to Another 13 by Le Labo...much cheaper though 😅 Thanks for the video ☺️ Can't wait for part 2!!!! 😘😘

Great video. And some great suggestions. I need to get my hand on Moustache, I keep seeing it pop up and everyone raves about it. And Maissa? Oh I need to try them. They sound amazing.

Happy Sunday! I’m definitely here for this series. I love having options when it comes to fragrances.

Thank you for doing these kinds of videos...I think it helps people so much to not only know where to find amazing, affordable alternatives to wonderful, high-end fragrances but also just other fragrances within a family of scents - Some people like to have several fragrances in the same vein, you know? But, every fragrance you mentioned in this video is wonderful and I own several of them in fact...Guess Seductive Noir, Amethyst, Very Good Girl...I cannot wait to hear more in upcoming videos!

I want ALLLL the videos, please!

The Dua version of Tihota, called Vanillac Dreams is AMAZING!!! It smells about 90% the same but with more of a deep french Vanilla icecream scent. I ordered 3 bottles today duringtheir sale!!!

I have Mon Guerlain Intense and Guess Seductive Noir and love them both!

Hey gorgeous Chris! That’s a great point about buying less expensive fragrances on Amazon as opposed to the expensive ones.

I bought Cremo and then noticed there whole line at CVS. They’re a local company and I’m interested to by more. Vanilla musk for being a $10 perfume is amazing. It smells so good and lasts a long time if I spray inside my clothes.

Thank you for sharing the affordable alternatives. They make it possible for more variety!

Nice video, and looking forward to the continuations! A couple that I've heard of recently is Fashionably London by Zara for Delina/Exclusive, and Vanagloria by Laboratorio Olfattivo for Babycat. I have a sample of that one on its way to see if I like it, since I live in the states and it would be difficult to get Baby at, anyway. And those two have the same perfumer as well.

Thank you so much Chris, I love these videos because who doesn’t want to save some money. I just got Rogue yesterday and you are bang on about BV, very affordable alternative. Looking forward to the next videos! If you have an alternative to Atomic Rose, I would love to hear your thoughts.

What a great video, I absolutely love mon guerlain intense one of my favs and you are so right, guess seductive noir smells so similar, such a great cheapie!!❤

Awesome! One of my favourite topics. I have so many notes on comparisons I’ve made over the last couple years.. sometimes it takes me quite a while to clue in what’s it’s reminding me of, and it dawns on me a few hours later 💡😅 Can’t wait for more in this series 👏🏻👏🏻

Awesome video! EBK is on my radar, Maissa, and love the alternative to Lira. 🎉

You are stunning Chris. I love listening to you :)

Hello Chris, it's been a long time I don't say hi, but I keep on watching your videos because you're that good and I love your taste. Keep on growing!

Great alternatives to EBK RubyNVanilla Nerolia are D&G The One and Armaf Niche Red Ruby. The blending on EBK is perfection, but the scent profile on all of these are the same. I own all three and have been able to smell them side by side. You can't go wrong with any of them.

I’m a huge fan of “affordable alternatives”. I have Guess Seductive Noir, Seductive Red (similar to BR 540), the Nemat Vanilla Musk and Rihanna Rogue. Compliment getters, for sure. Love from the spooky Pine Barrens in NJ

Hi Chris. Happy Thanksgiving. I have several of the alternatives you mentioned! Always respect your opinion and agree. Thanks for more suggestions.

Really love these kinds of videos. Thank you! I will give you another SPOT ON dupe (side by side I cannot tell the diff.) for BR540: Manège Rouge (Al Haramain) for around $70-100 on the high side. I am addicted to the latter and had not even smelled the former until someone said it was a dead on twin for it. So I purchased a small sample to see out of curiosity and yes, it is indeed a dupe (but I'm addicted to M.R so don't need the pricey BR540). Interestingly enough, on another note, I find that Seductive Noir does not stay on me like Mon Guerlain does (all day). Go figure! But it's very nice and will likely get some for myself at some point (but not to replace M.G. which I do love). Thanks again for the great video!

I want Amethyst! I've had into the stars lotion&bodywash for couple years 😣 was a fav.. I lovvve Sunny side up ! Need it again and more of her perfumes! thanks for the video:)

Hi Chris! 😊 I have Seductive Red by Guess and that one is good too! I think it might be a dupe for some thing, but honestly not sure what. My dupe for Lira is one from DUA, called caramel delight. That’s a great option as well. I love the Tihota dupe you suggested, and purchased it after you talked about it in one of your videos! It’s delicious!❤

Thank you very much for the start of this series. Much appreciated at a time when saving is often needed. I like Bottega Veneta but don't own it, I have the flanker Eau de Velours which has plum just like your Rogue's description, now I wonder if they smell alike.

Love this! Looking forward to the next in the series!

Ok, I thought I would give casablanca fair try, I didn't spray it on my skin only on paper; sprayed on skin and wow! What a transformation it smells great on my skin, it smells warm, nice for cooler weather; on paper I don't smell the warmth, it smells sharp. The longer it lingers on the skin the nicer it smells. Thumbs up! You are my perfume guru! Thank you.

Hi Chris! I think I mentioned to you that while not an exact dupe, Franck Boclet Sugar might be a good alternative to EBK Ruby N Vanilla. It’s not as sweet as but very similar in my opinion and probably half the price if not even less.

I made the same mistake with YSL Libre Le Parfum. I’m going to let it sit until winter and hopefully the negative associations will fade!

Yay to love of fragrance oils ! I really need to pick up the Vanilla Musk - I have had that oil in my hands countless times and always put it back - next time she’s mine

Just stumbled on your channel today and I love your content and your choice of perfume. Thanks for sharing this beautiful alternative for those who don’t have the pretty pennies to splurge on perfume. It was so helpful.🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏👍🏽

G morning , yes, I appreciate this kind of video. A lot of my money goes to My kids and grandkids 🥰 and with my husband working towards retirement, I’m trying to save money in all areas. The economy right now is pretty tough to deal with, no matter what income anyone has

The best BR540 dupes that I came across with are Al Haramain Amber Oud Rouge or Amber Oud Ruby and Orientica Amber Rouge. I also have a dupe of Libre Intense from Albait

Yes! Yes! Love this new series!!!!!

It was interesting to found out alternatives, thank you Chris

Packing right now for Tihota town😂

I wonder if I am the only one getting this because I haven’t seen anyone say it.. but I get a hairspray note from the opening of Meliora! I absolutely cannot get past it, so I am an Amethyst gal.

Thanks for these great alternatives n yes, Tihota is my Holy Grail Vanilla but Nemat sounds🤩🙏🏿

This is so fun! Great series, can't wait for the next one 😄💖 I was really happy to find seductive noir, because I really can't stand licorice and so Mon guerlain doesn't work for me. I was also considering getting Mustache but was afraid it'll be to masculine

Amazing recommendations Chris Love and hugs ❤

Thank you! I totally agree.

It’s always good to know alternatives to popular fragrances🙏🙏. I have a travel spray of Sunny Side and a sample of Milky Musk 39 so I will check out those similarities🤔🤔. Speaking of Milky Musk, are there any similarities with Molton Brown, Milk Musk edt? I feel that Sol de Jainero 68 and Beija Flor Elasti cream give me BR540 vibes😉😉. Looking forward to the next instalment👌👌. Stay gorgeous🥰🥰.

Great video, thanks! Never heard of Maissah

I just found your Chanel!!! Youvare amazing because you give us all type of budgets ❤ Thank you so much! I just bought Al Haramain Junoon Noir , Rouge by Rihanna and Afnan Rare Tiffany for $103!! 😱. I hope l like them 😊. I had Baccarat 504 for special occasions and l wear Zara Red Temptation as a dupe. Same with Delina and Fashionable London 😊 Thank you again! ❤

Great review as always . For Delina my fav is lady Rosa by Matin Martin

Love love mon Guerlain

What a wonderful video ! I look forward to these 😍😍

And Amber Rouge by Orientica smells like baccarat rouge, and also Cloud by Ariana, but you probably already know that. I think Sweat whiskey by B&B smells like Replica Jazz club and Bonfire Bash by B&B a bit like by the Fireplace. ❤️ Youre the one by B&B smells alike Idole, and their ’Rose’ bodymist smells like another perfume (forgot the name). B&B Emerald mist like God is a woman (not expensive but anyway). And one more b&b is Midnight amber glow wich smells like Youre the one Intense (the black one) 🤗

One of the questions that has always plagued me is how long do these fragrances last? My daughter had a huge perfume collection and she offloaded 10 different bottles on me and I’ve been happily going through them and they all smell fine. She seems to think they were old. Now I do buy very old fragrances at Goodwill and Salvation Army. Love to run across them! Because you’re scent warmer is a great place to reuse these. I usually get a cheap vanilla or slightly spicy wax and then I pour the perfume in with the wax and wow I get some great fragrances in my home! But I often wonder just how long are some of these supposed to last? I know perfume has a much longer shelf life however the toilet’s I am especially unsure of. If you could address this question in one of your videos I would truly appreciate it. Thank you.

Great list- I’ll refer next time I order fragrances . I find the original Chloe similar to Delina.

I got the Guess Noir. I liked it, but something in it didn't agree with me, so I had to give it away, but it is nice for sure.

I Think Chloe leau and Sissley Isia (the pink one) smells very much a like Delina. Has rose and litchi in it

I love the list and am taking notes!

I truly enjoyed watching this alternative fragrance video!

Wonderful comparisons.

Thank you for doing this!! 💛

I loved this video! Amazing alternatives. ❤

Thanks for listing all the fragrances!

Oh I love In the Stars ! Such a great alternative for sure ☺️

Great video Chris ❣️💯💞

I recently bought two less expensive a fragrances you recommended in a video about smelling great for less! Some I couldn’t find, but I am so pleased with roberto cavalier paradiso and Elizabeth and James Nirvana.

Great video ! Thank you so much ❤

Fantastic choices ❤

Great informative video! Just subscribed! Love the way you describe the scents. I've been using the sol de janerio braizillian crush 63 (salted caramel,pastashio,vanilla) and recently the 71 (caramelized vanilla, toasted macadamia nut, Tonka bean). Spicy warm cozy so comforting! Now these are body mists and have the bum bum lotions to match. So affordable 20 bucks for a 3 Oz. bottle! Are you familiar with these? Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🤗👍

very good information i enjoyed your review

Best dupe for Libre is Golden Decade by Zara! ❤

Good morning Chris ❤

Hi there from Australia 🇦🇺 love your pufume reviews 😀

Great selections! I was going to order sampler sets from Maissa, but shipping is $37 .Maybe another time.

I love in the stars. The first tiMe I had it was in 2021 but I felt like when I bought it again in 2022 the formula changed and now it smells much more artificial cheap and almost like rubbing alcohol.

I wish i could find the perfume of in the stars.

Another hit! 🎉

Hi do you know the ceaper cologne similar to Prada Paradox. thank you

I love that you let the music run. :)

Wonderful video as always Chris!! I have never heard of Maissa and am looking forward to checking out their site and offerings!! Thanks for sharing! PS I am supposed to find my Step Dad a fragrance for Christmas and the only info my Mom would share is that she wants me to find something “strong and that she can actually smell”. I tried pushing for more info to narrow down a scent profile and she had no guidance to provide on what she likes (he doesnt care about fragrance at all, its for her to enjoy) 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ How is the projection on Moustache EDP??

Amazing reviews as ever, thank you!! Can I ask if you have tried any perfumes from Panouge Paris? Their Matieres Libres line intrigues me, after hearing a great KZfaq review of Patchouli Figue in one of Monica Cioch recent vids I'm tempted to blind buy it. I'm also interested in Datura Amaretti too. I believe the company send out discovery sets for free (only postage paid) I should probably try them first, but was wondering if your expert nose had come across any of these yet? Thanks so much again for all your wise input on our favourite, albeit expensive, hobby 😜🥰 xx

Have you compared Shay & Blue Salt Caramel with Blue Turquoise? I’m curious if they have any similarities given the salt and caramel notes. I have Salt Caramel and love it, so if it’s similar to Blue Turquoise, I’d be tempted to remove Blue Turquoise from my wish list. Another close alternative is Dolce & Gabbana The Only One Intense for Tom afford Rouge Malachite. Even though the notes appear to be a little dissimilar, they are probably 90-95% similar. I have both and find myself reaching for the D&G one instead of TF as I like the coconut & coffee notes and it can be worn year round, whereas I sometimes find the TF cloying in the heat

Is there a dupe for Mitsouko......

Hello again Chris here watching

I like milky musk a lot. How similar do you think milk musk from molton brown is? I am not sure if it is that much cheaper, not sure. I want to try a lot of jhag fragrances. Sunny side up is on my list.

Walmart stocks a variety of Cremo scents for around $20.

Is there a dupe for chanel chance fraiche?

Does anyone know of a less expensive alternative to an already affordable Glossed You? I just paid $10. For a tiny sample and I love it. Also is there an alternative for Fleur Burlesque or the one that sounds like Quasimodo? Thank you very much I love to watch these ! Its my Sunday afternoon treat

I still love BR540 too!

great vlog

Excelente video! Thanks a lot! Wich dupe do you think is the best for love don’t be shy ? ❤