Clones reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 150 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 31 posts to rank the best Clones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/fragranceclones, r/ScentHeads, r/GasBlowBack, r/Colognes, r/DesiFragranceAddicts. Top-rated brands include Armaf (4.1/5), Lattafa (4.3/5), Maison Alhambra (4.1/5).
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Reviews150
Subreddits7
Posts31
Brands62
Products84
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#1
Armaf
4.1
(14)
"I love it, super sweet and green/mossy drydown."
"My best clones are Armaf Mandarin Sky, Lattafa Vintage Radio."
"There's one for YSL Y le parfum. It's called connesieur by armaf."
"Armaf CDN Untold."
"Armaf craze and cdn Milestone."
"Club de Nuit Intense Man AKA the black beast"
"Smells magical though"
"Always a great cheapie."
"For the n. 2 it's Club de Nuit Intense Man Armaf."
"CDNIM is solid but the edt opening is honestly pretty fucking vile."
#2
Lattafa
4.3
(12)
"Lattafa Khamrah (not Qahwa)"
"Lattafa The Kingdom (Le Male Elixir clone) and Rifaaqat (YSL Babycat clone) are my two latest and most favourite acquisitions."
"Dupe for Eilish by Billie Eilish but I feel it smells way better."
"Lataffa Atlas"
"(ADG Profondo)"
"Nebras by lattafa - billie eilish."
"Lattafa Khamrah is a very good dupe."
"I recommend Fakhar Black by Lattafa."
"Nice and crisp apple vibes."
"Cheap and smells great."
#3
Maison Alhambra
4.1
(8)
"Maison Alhambra Smoky is probably the closest I've ever seen a clone get to the original. It's a clone of Dior Tobacolor"
"My top 3 would be, in no order:- Maison Alhambra Kismet."
"It’s a dupe of TF Neroli Portofino. It’s a great, refreshing summer scent."
"I have Maison Alhambra one both versions the classic Yeah which is clone of YSL Y and Yeah Parfum - Y Parfum, both are great."
"Maison alhambra Hercules.. Pdm Herod clone."
"Crafted Oud & Perseus by Maison Alhambra."
"In the same wheelhouse; Maison Alhambra Perseus. It's a clone of PdM Pegasus."
"I tried it once and it was decent."
#4
Kismet
4.8
(5)
"Kismet Magic is exactly 99.999% the same as Angel’s Share."
"Kismet magic, it's the perfect fall/winter fragrance."
"Kismet magic and its not close."
"Kismet Magic & Untold for sure!"
"Kismet Magic and 9 PM are decent."
#5
Afnan
4.8
(5)
"Afnan Supremacy in Oud"
"Afnan Supremacy In Oud"
"Afnan Supremacy Incense"
"A - SNOI , Theoreme , Dareej , Atlas , coolwater ,9 pm , Khamrah , Ameer al oudh , Fakhar , Muzna Afternoon Swim"
"All of these except the Khamrah Qahwa are quite close!"
#6
CDNIM
4.8
(4)
"To be honest CDNIM is a very good Aventus clone."
"This is everybody's starter clone for a reason its so good for the money."
"Nothing gets more compliments for under $30."
"2. CDNIM"
#7
Turathi
4.8
(4)
"You cannot go wrong with Turathi Blue (Tygar clone) or Imperium by Fragrance World (Elysium clone); they are both fresh, clean and good for the warm weather."
"Turathi blue and khamrah qahwa are my favorite clones."
"Saves 100’s of dollars"
#8
Dumont
4.5
(4)
"Eternal Oud & Nitro White Are The Best Picks , Get BOTH."
"If I was going to pick one to start with it would probably be nitro white."
"If you like sweet fragrances you'll absolutely love them."
"Nitro red if available , if not nitro white."
#9
Al Haramain
4.5
(4)
"Xerjoff Dama Bianca"
"Creed Aventus = Al Haramain L'aventure Intense"
"Al Haramain L’Aventure Intense"
"Very unisex."
#10
CDN
4.3
(4)
"I have CDN untold and it is one of my favourite if not my favourite scent!"
"CDN Urban Man Elixir lasts at least 24 hours for me. 4 sprays is overkill. Supposedly a clone of Sauvage edt with hints of Aventus."
"I like CDN Untold as a dupe for BR540"
"Go with Untold for the cooler weather."
#11
Jean Lowe
5.0
(3)
"Jean Lowe Immortal is probably the clone I have been most impressed by ever. Smells incredible, projects massively, lasts forever, all at an incredible price, literally cannot go wrong"
"My picks are 1. Jean Lowe immortal very close to Louis Vuitton L'Immensite."
"Very close to Louis Vuitton L'Immensite"
#12
Ryhaan
5.0
(3)
"I have Rayhaan Elixir and compared it with the real deal at my local mall. They are practically identical."
"Rayhaan Elixir"
"Ryhaan elixir, Lattafa the Kingdom"
#13
Fragrance World
5.0
(3)
"Liquid brun, fragrance world, the best purchase of 2024."
"Very close clone to PDM Althair"
"Fragrance World - Liquid Brun is a 95% clone of PDM Althair to my nose."
#14
Rasasi
5.0
(3)
"Rasasi La Yuqawam"
"It smells exactly the same as OG and with better performance."
"There's a fruity note in it that makes it pop and elevates it over the original Tuscan Leather."
#15
Swiss Arabian
5.0
(3)
"Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad"
"Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Azraq"
"Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir"
#16
Genre Parfums
5.0
(3)
"Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmand"
"Xerjoff Dolce Amalfi"
"Guerlain Cuir Beluga"
#17
French Avenue
4.7
(3)
"Royal Blend NERO (much better than the OG)"
"French Avenue Amber Saffron"
"Royal blend French avenue"
#18
Holy Warrior
4.3
(3)
"Holy Warrior is hands down the best option."
"Another vote for Holy Warrior here."
"Holywarrior, specprecision, and opp tactical."
#19
Missoni
4.3
(3)
"Missoni Wave. Awesome aquatic freshie, so loveable!"
"Missoni wave."
"Missoni Wave is a great all rounder."
#20
Montagne
4.0
(3)
"Smells identical to PDM Perceval and it’s amazing."
"Imagnary is about 95% dead on with a good four hours of good projection."
"Harmony is about 80% on to the OG. With about three hours of good projection it’s a fairly light scent on the skin."
#21
Vintage Radio
5.0
(2)
"Vintage radio is pretty dam great."
"You can give vintage radio a try if you like the initio paragon DNA."
#22
Eternal Oud
5.0
(2)
"Eternal Oud and Nitro 👌."
"Can only speak for Eternal Oud but damn was it worth it."
#23
Monty
5.0
(2)
"Easily the best clone/inspiration house. Monty doesn't miss."
"Monty makes some damn good clones"
#24
Nishane
5.0
(2)
"Be strong and step up to Nishane Hacivat for some real quality."
"Waaaay better than creed aventus."
#25
Yom & Layl
5.0
(2)
"Yom & Layl Ocean's 13 and 11 ( Roja Dove's Oceania & Eylsium)"
"Yom & Layl's Sicilian Sit'Crush ( MFK Amyris Homme)"
#26
Khamrah
4.5
(2)
"Nothing can beat it !"
"Khamrah and Fragrance Story Dangerously Good."
#27
9PM
4.5
(2)
"Exact same for 50 bucks less"
"It smells exactly like ultra male."
#28
Ahmed Al Maghribi
4.5
(2)
"Ahmed Al Maghribi Ignite Oud"
"Which is said to be 90-95% similar."
#29
Liquid Brun
4.5
(2)
"Has to be Liquid Brun, one of my favourite recent blind buys."
"I would recommend liquid brun also vanilla but just masculine."
#30
Zimaya
4.0
(2)
"Zimaya Sharaf Blend, slightly more masculine than khamrah."
"Check out Sharaf Blend by Zimaya. Better dupe of Angels Share than Kismet."
#31
Mont Blanc
4.0
(2)
"Mont Blanc Explorer or Eros energy bro."
"I’ve found that Mont Blancs Explorer was the closest (non cheapie) version."
#32
Al Nashama
4.0
(2)
"Almost exactly like LNDL BE well worth the 30 dollars I spent"
"Al nashama caprice."
#33
Ameer Al Oudh
4.0
(2)
"Ameer al oid intense smells very similar to fire place"
"Ameer al oudh intense for by the fireplace"
#34
Essence de Blanc
3.5
(2)
"Imagination - Closeness with the tea note: Essence de Blanc / Best smelling: Aqua Dubai"
"FW Essence De Blanc quite close."
#35
Supremacy CE
5.0
(1)
"Supremacy CE smells similar to aventus absolu and its beast mode . Probably the best performing dupe I have. Last easy 8-10 hours on skin and days on my clothes."
#36
Blockheads
5.0
(1)
"I have two of blockheads clones rn. They are stellar"
#37
Dua Fragrances
5.0
(1)
"Dua fragrances #Blessed & Ottoman Breeze X"
#38
Niche Emarati
5.0
(1)
"Niche Emarati Antique"
#39
MITH
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely brilliant aventus ‘clone’ while being unique in its own way of fruitiness."
#40
Arabiyat
5.0
(1)
"10000000000000% recommend Arabiyat Prestige Nayel Oud, it’s an incredible clone, long lasting, great projection and for the price an absolute gem."
#41
Arabian Prestige
5.0
(1)
"I’ve also got Arabian Prestige Nayel Oud and Nayel Queen which is YSL Tuxedo and Babycat and they’re INCREDIBLE!"
#42
JHS
5.0
(1)
"I think the JHS Pack Rat and the Fat Rat are prob your best bets"
#43
Barrett Fragrances
5.0
(1)
"Barrett fragrances Avant Garde (Bond #9 Andy Warhol)"
#44
Dua
5.0
(1)
"BDK Rouge Smoking"
#45
Shaghaf Oud
5.0
(1)
"The criminally underrated Shaghaf Oud Azraq."
#46
Oud 24
5.0
(1)
"The difference between 24 and TF Black Orchid is so minute."
#47
Privee Couture
5.0
(1)
"Smells exactly like it and has amazing projection and longevity and also cost me 15 dollars."
#48
Maison
4.0
(1)
"Look up Maison Asrar vanilla voyage I heard it’s good too, making you’re choice more difficult."
#49
Mouj
4.0
(1)
"Go to TJ Maxx/Marshalls and see if Mouj Affection gets the job done for you."
#50
Royal Blend
4.0
(1)
"The best Angel's Share clone right now is Royal Blend."
#51
Art of the Universe
4.0
(1)
"Art of the universe"
#52
Aqua Dubai
4.0
(1)
"Best smelling: Aqua Dubai"
#53
Al Haramain Amber Oud
4.0
(1)
"Al haramain amber oud Aqua Dubai (lv imagination)"
#54
Supremacy Not Only Intense
4.0
(1)
"Supremacy Not Only Intense (Aventus/Hacivat)"
#55
Turathi Blue
4.0
(1)
"Turathi Blue (Bvlgari Tygar)"
#56
Detour Noir
4.0
(1)
"Detour Noir and Detour Noir Exclusif are good performing clones of Layton and Layton Exclusif."
#57
Jo Milano
4.0
(1)
"No reason to pay $400 for imagination with such a close clone for -$70"
#58
Perfume Parlour
4.0
(1)
"I have the perfume parlour clone and like it a lot"
#59
French Perfumes
4.0
(1)
"They are one of those "inspired by" perfumeries, but in reality they make clones that dont have names only numbers."
#60
Vulcan Feu
4.0
(1)
"Vulcan feu (GOF)"
#61
Twist
4.0
(1)
"River No. 64 by Twist. Clone of silver mountain water."
#62
The Shadow
3.0
(1)
"The shadow a dupe of ombre nomade"
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