Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Allure
Allure by Chanel (1996) is built around Peach, Mandarin, Lemon, Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Kenzo · 2018
Aqua Kenzo pour Femme
Shared notes: Mandarin, Lemon, Jasmine, Magnolia, Rose. What differs: Raspberry Leaf, Apple, Hedione.
- 2
Molinard · 2017
Le Rêve Nirmala
Shared notes: Mandarin, Magnolia, Peach, Rose, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Black Currant, Fruity Notes.
- 3
Davidoff · 1996
Cool Water Woman
Shared notes: Lemon, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Melon, Pineapple, Quince.
- 4
Caron · 1996
Aimez-Moi
Shared notes: Magnolia, Peach, Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla. What differs: Star Anise, Mint, Violet.
- 5
Cartier · 1995
So Pretty
Shared notes: Peach, Mandarin, Jasmine, Rose, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Neroli, Lily of the Valley.
- 6
Tom Ford · 2014
Velvet Orchid
Shared notes: Mandarin, Jasmine, Rose, Magnolia, Sandalwood. What differs: Honey, Rum, Bergamot.
- 7
Calvin Klein · 1996
CK Be
Shared notes: Mandarin, Jasmine, Peach, Magnolia, Sandalwood. What differs: Lavender, Bergamot, Mint. Positioned as Unisex.
- 8
Chloé · 2012
L'Eau de Chloé
Shared notes: Peach, Lemon, Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Grapefruit.
- 9
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976
First
Shared notes: Mandarin, Peach, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant.
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Dolce & Gabbana · 2006
The One
Shared notes: Peach, Jasmine, Vanilla, Vetiver. What differs: Bergamot, Lychee, Lily. Same family (Floral Oriental).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Allure?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Aqua Kenzo pour Femme by Kenzo is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Allure, including Mandarin, Lemon, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Allure from another house?
Aqua Kenzo pour Femme (Kenzo, 2018) picks up Mandarin, Lemon, Jasmine in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.