Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Devotion
Devotion by Dolce & Gabbana (2022) is built around Candied Orange, Rum, Lemon, Orange Blossom. 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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Tom Ford · 2014
Velvet Orchid
Shared notes: Rum, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Honey, Mandarin, Bergamot.
- 2
Guerlain · 2014
Mademoiselle Guerlain
Shared notes: Lemon, Orange Blossom, Vanilla. What differs: Galbanum, Bergamot, Iris. Same family (Floral Gourmand).
- 3
Lanvin · 2018
Éclat de Nuit
Shared notes: Lemon, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Sandalwood. What differs: Red Apple, Black Currant, Jasmine.
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Tom Ford · 2016
Velvet Orchid Lumière
Shared notes: Rum, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Mandarin, Honey.
- 5
Juliette Has a Gun · 2016
MMMM...
Shared notes: Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Raspberry, Geranium, Neroli. Same family (Floral Gourmand).
- 6
Yves Saint Laurent · 2017
Black Opium Floral Shock
Shared notes: Lemon, Orange Blossom. What differs: Pear, Freesia, Bergamot. Same family (Floral Gourmand).
- 7
Elie Saab · 2019
Girl of Now Forever
Shared notes: Lemon, Orange Blossom, Vanilla. What differs: Raspberry, Rose, Almond.
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Serge Lutens · 2000
Arabie
Shared notes: Candied Orange, Sandalwood. What differs: Dried Fruits, Fig, Bay Leaf. Positioned as Unisex.
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Mugler · 2014
Alien Eau Extraordinaire
Shared notes: Lemon, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Orange, Neroli.
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Guerlain · 1906
Après l'Ondée
Shared notes: Lemon, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Neroli, Anise.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Devotion?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Devotion, including Rum, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood.
What is an alternative to Devotion from another house?
Velvet Orchid (Tom Ford, 2014) picks up Rum, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood 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.