Perfume directory: every fragrance we have compared
Every fragrance we have compared, in one searchable list: designer perfumes for men and women, niche house signatures and the dupes worth buying.
Last updated · 29 entries
The short answer
The directory covers 29 perfumes across three categories: designer fragrances from houses like Dior and Chanel, niche signatures from independent houses like Le Labo and Amouage, and dupes that approximate expensive originals for a fraction of the price. Filter by audience, type or scent family.
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Each section is a full guide with verdicts, note breakdowns and buying advice.
Perfume for men
6 fragrancesDesigner picks compared on notes, wear time, projection and price.
Perfume for women
6 fragrancesFrom everyday signatures to divisive evening statements.
Niche brands
12 housesIndependent houses, filtered by scent family, with a starting point for each.
Dupes
5 pairingsCheap alternatives to expensive fragrances, and where each one falls short.
All perfumes
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Audience
Type
29 of 29 perfumes
| Perfume | For | Type | Family | Wear time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dior Sauvage | Men | Designer | Aromatic fougère with amber | 6–8 h (EDT), 8–10 h (EDP) | €€ |
| Chanel Bleu de Chanel | Men | Designer | Woody aromatic | 7–9 h (EDP), 9–12 h (Parfum) | €€€ |
| Louis Vuitton Imagination | Men | Designer | Citrus aromatic with tea | 6–8 h | €€€€ |
| Creed Aventus | Men | Designer | Fruity chypre | 7–10 h | €€€€€ |
| Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum | Men | Designer | Aromatic woody | 7–9 h | €€ |
| Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profondo | Men | Designer | Aquatic aromatic | 6–8 h | €€ |
| Chanel Coco Mademoiselle | Women | Designer | Oriental chypre | 8–10 h | €€€ |
| Dior J’adore | Women | Designer | Floral | 7–9 h | €€€ |
| Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 | Women | Designer | Amber floral | 9–12 h | €€€€€ |
| Yves Saint Laurent Libre | Women | Designer | Floral lavender | 8–10 h | €€€ |
| Lancôme La Vie Est Belle | Women | Designer | Gourmand floral | 8–10 h | €€€ |
| Chloé Chloé Eau de Parfum | Women | Designer | Floral woody musk | 6–8 h | €€ |
| Le Labo Santal 33 | Unisex | Niche | Woody, Amber | Varies | €€€€ |
| Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 | Unisex | Niche | Amber, Floral, Citrus | Varies | €€€€€ |
| Byredo Gypsy Water | Unisex | Niche | Floral, Woody, Green | Varies | €€€€ |
| Diptyque Philosykos | Unisex | Niche | Green, Floral, Woody | Varies | €€€ |
| Amouage Interlude Man | Unisex | Niche | Amber, Floral, Leather | Varies | €€€€€ |
| Parfums de Marly Layton | Unisex | Niche | Gourmand, Woody, Floral | Varies | €€€€ |
| Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Portrait of a Lady | Unisex | Niche | Floral, Amber, Woody | Varies | €€€€€ |
| Xerjoff Naxos | Unisex | Niche | Citrus, Gourmand, Amber | Varies | €€€€€ |
| Serge Lutens Chergui | Unisex | Niche | Amber, Gourmand, Floral | Varies | €€€€ |
| Nishane Ani | Unisex | Niche | Woody, Gourmand, Amber | Varies | €€€€ |
| Initio Parfums Privés Oud for Greatness | Unisex | Niche | Amber, Woody, Gourmand | Varies | €€€€€ |
| Penhaligon’s Halfeti | Unisex | Niche | Floral, Leather, Woody | Varies | €€€ |
| Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | Unisex | Dupe | Smoky pineapple over birch and blackcurrant | Varies | € |
| Armaf Tres Nuit | Unisex | Dupe | Citrus and mint over woods | Varies | € |
| Zara Red Temptation | Unisex | Dupe | Saffron and burnt-sugar amber | Varies | € |
| Lattafa Khamrah | Unisex | Dupe | Cognac, cinnamon, tonka and vanilla | Varies | € |
| Lattafa Asad | Unisex | Dupe | Spiced lavender over dense amber and woods | Varies | € |
Frequently asked questions
How many perfumes are in the directory?
29 in total: 6 designer fragrances for men, 6 for women, 12 niche house signatures and 5 dupes. Filter by audience, type or scent family, or search by name.
What is the difference between designer, niche and dupe?
Designer fragrances come from fashion houses under licence and are engineered for broad appeal. Niche houses sell fragrance as their only business, using higher material concentrations and skipping mass-appeal compromises. Dupes are cheap fragrances built to resemble an expensive original. Price roughly triples at each step.
How is wear time measured?
These are typical reported ranges on normal skin, not laboratory measurements. Real longevity varies a lot with skin type, hydration, temperature and application. Dry skin can halve wear time compared with moisturised skin, which is the single biggest variable.