5 best brand name perfume dupes in Australia for 2024
Costing a fraction of the price, shoppers are raving about this affordable perfume that’s the “best clone”.
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There’s truly no better compliment than being told you smell good – it not only boosts your confidence but it can leave a lasting impression on anyone you meet.
However, as much as we enjoy indulging in various fragrances – new, old and trending; it’s no secret that many designer scents come at a very high price tag. Take Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540 for example, a 35ml bottle will set you back $269, 70ml for $429 and 200ml for $849. Insanity.
Thankfully though, the concept of ‘luxe for less’ has been more relevant than ever given the cost of living crisis and there are now many affordable alternatives of expensive fragrances out in the market – so finding your signature scent doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank.
Whether you’re a fiend for floral scents, sweet scents, citrus scents, woody scents, oriental scents or gourmand scents – we’ve rounded up some of the best perfume dupes of premium fragrances.
Our top pick is the TikTok-approved Armaf Club de Nuit Untold Eau de Parfum Spray – dubbed the “best BR540 clone”, it boasts over 1,400 five-star ratings with many shoppers saying they’ve “received so many compliments” when wearing it. Plus, it costs a fraction of the price at $68.94 for 105ml.
BEST BACCARAT ROUGE 540 DUPE
Armaf Club de Nuit Untold Eau de Parfum Spray, $68.94 at Amazon Australia
Top notes: Saffron, Jasmine
Middle notes: Amberwood, Ambergris
Base notes: Cedar, Fir Resin
What You Need To Know
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling Baccarat Rouge 540 (BR540) by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, you’d know that this designer scent is an amazing yet complex blend of warm amber notes, sweet notes, woody notes and floral notes. However, it does cost a pretty penny.
Luckily for you though, Armaf’s Club de Nuit Untold comes highly-regarded as the best perfume dupe of the iconic fragrance. It’s TikTok-approved and according to reviewers, often gets mistaken as BR540 when in public – need I say more?
Sharing similar notes of saffron, jasmine, amberwood, ambergris, cedar and fir resin, Club de Nuit Untold also costs a fraction of the price at $68.94 for 105ml.
“I have been using Club de Nuit Untold for more than 4 years and have never received so many compliments. I have decided to try this, and wow … it is a really good, lovely scent; I always get compliments …
“Some people came to me and told me “oh you are using BR540!” Well, no … the one I use is cheaper, but they smell exactly the same. I truly like Armaf; it is of great quality, lasts the whole day on my skin, and is of a good, affordable price,” one five-star reviewer wrote.
“If you must own BR540 but haven’t got the price for it, get this. Absolute monster performer! This is the best clone. It has everything – scent quality is top notch, sillage is fan-freaking-tastic. Imagine you walk in a room and few minutes after you’ve exited your scent still lingers? Yes this does that! Longevity and performance from this are excellent. Save your BR540 cash for a holiday or something, grab this instead,” another wrote.
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$66 (down from $79) at myperfumeshop
BEST DIOR J’ADORE DUPE
Top notes: Mandarin, Green Leaves, Sweet Pea
Middle notes: Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Champaca, Peach
Base notes: Sandalwood, Plum, Musk
What You Need To Know
Aerre is a popular Aussie brand known for creating dupes inspired by high-end fragrances at an affordable price point.
Their perfume line-up consists of luxurious scents with key scent notes inspired by Tom Ford’s Oud Wood (rosewood, pink pepper, patchouli, vetiver, tonka bean), YSL’s Black Opium (mandarin, licorice, orange blossom, cedarwood), YSL’s Libre (mandarin, blackcurrant, jasmine, herbaceous lavender, vanilla, amber), Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle (bergamot, peach, jasmine, rose, vanilla, vetiver) and more. Plus they’re made in the perfume capital, France.
Inspired by the iconic Dior J’adore, Aerre’s ‘Golden Hour’ boasts notes of mandarin, jasmine, ylang ylang and musk, which are similar to Dior J’adore notes, for a mesmerising scent that’s equal parts floral, fruity and feminine.
“I was pleasantly surprised how similar this was to J’Adore,” one five-star reviewer wrote.
“Absolutely love this perfume! It smells exactly like J’Adore and at a fraction of the price. It’s long lasting too & perfect size for my handbag too when I’m on the go. Will definitely be purchasing more of their range,” another wrote.
BEST CREED AVENTUS DUPE
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense $59.99 at Amazon Australia
Top notes: Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple
Middle notes: Birch, Jasmine, Rose
Base notes: Musk, Ambergris, Patchouli, Vanilla
What You Need To Know
This fruity yet woody fragrance has been dubbed an affordable alternative for Creed’s Aventus, which costs $539 for 100ml.
Sharing notes of bergamot, black currant, apple, lemon, pineapple, patchouli, jasmine, birch and musk – the masculine scent has been dubbed a “compliment beast” that “will get you so many compliments” by one shopper.
“Smells amazing. It lasts all day! It is such a great value for the scent you get. I can also see why people say it is a dupe from “Creed Aventus”. The opening is really there, it need to dry a bit in order to smell the “Aventus” vibe,” they wrote.
“This an awesome “dupe” of Creed Aventus! It smells very close to the original and much more expensive Creed original. To the average nose, it will be hard to pick out as a dupe. The scent lasts almost all day, and gets many compliments. Great for the club or date night! It is very masculine and from top to bottom note. For the price point, I highly recommend it!” another wrote.
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BEST LE LABO SANTAL 33 DUPE
Top notes: Violet Leaves, Cardamom
Middle notes: Orris, Ambrox, Cedarwood, Cypriol
Base notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Amber
What You Need To Know
Another great pick from Aerre, ‘Joshua Tree’ is a unisex fragrance that has been inspired by the cult favourite, Le Labo’s Santal 33.
Unisex scents like Santal 33 are loved by many celebrities like Justin Bieber, Harry Styles and Alexa Chung; and since Joshua Tree shares similar notes of violet leaves, cardamom, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber – it’s sure to be a hit among men and women too.
“I love it. Smells exactly like Santal 33!!! Such good value for money. The magnetic lid is great. The smell lasts all day. Will have to try some others now,” one five-star reviewer wrote.
“Love, love, love this perfume which smells exactly like the original! I’m so happy to have found the perfect replica scent at a fraction of the price,” another wrote.
BEST SOL DE JANEIRO CHERIOSA 40 DUPE
Fragrance Mist No. 1, $20 at MCoBeauty
Notes: Warm Florals with Plum, Vanilla and Musk
What You Need To Know
MCoBeauty never misses when it comes to making affordable dupes of popular beauty products, and their Fragrance Mist No. 1 is a stellar alternative to Sol de Janeiro’s Cheriosa 40 – a viral fruity vanilla fragrance that’s loved by many.
With notes of plum, vanilla and musk – this mist is light and sweet yet fruity with a hint of vanilla, and makes it a ‘great-for-everyday-wear’ fragrance.
Multiple TikTok users including @paulreactss, agree that No. 1 smells like Cheriosa 40 – just at a cheaper price point.
“Smells unreal and is the EXACT same as the real one! I love this one so much better, it last longer and I feel I use less and it still lasts longer,” one five-star reviewer wrote.
“Bang for your buck! I bought all the fragrance mists as I’m a massive SDJ fan and I couldn’t be happier with these MCoBeauty dupes,” another wrote.
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