How to Use Fragrance Finder, the New Tool That Instantly Finds Your Signature Scent Match

Ever wished you could smell a fragrance before buying it online?

Or how good would it be if you could type your favourite perfume into a search engine and other similar fragrances would pop out?

Oh wait. You can actually do that now thanks to our clever beauty wizards!

Because we know how hard it is to buy perfume online and find a signature scent that feels like 'you' without being able to spritz and sniff in-store, Adore Beauty created Fragrance Finder.

It's basically the next best thing to some sort of smell-o-vision through your iPhone becoming a thing (Apple, let's talk).

Similar to Findation, our online directory that helps you find your perfect shade match based on foundations you already have, Fragrance Finder helps you discover new scents similar to ones you already know are ace.

Whether it's a classic celebrity perfume or a bougie cult fragrance out of your price range, this tool is the best hack for finding fragrance dupes online.

Want to know how this magical tool works? Keep reading...

What Is Fragrance Finder?

You know when you type a phrase into Google and it pulls up a bunch of the top matches?

Adore Beauty's Fragrance Finder does the same, but with perfumes.

The genius search tool uses advanced MATCH IT technology developed by perfume expert and Fragrance Wheel creator Michael Edwards.

By analysing fragrance families, scents and individual notes, Fragrance Finder can literally match the most beloved perfumes in the world with similar scents from niche, lesser-known brands, and at different price points.

For example: Are you a big fan of Byredo Gyspy Water? Great!

Type the name 'Byredo Gyspy Water' into the Fragrance Finder search bar and the fragrance wheel will spin to generate three similar perfume options for you.

How good!

Maybe you're looking for a 'dupe' of an exxy cult fragrance like Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Baccarat Rouge.

Or perhaps you want to invest in a new signature scent or upgrade an old favourite.

Fragrance Finder not only helps to take some of the guesswork out of buying perfumes online, but it also allows you to discover unique scents you might not have otherwise heard of.

Side note, learn more about the fragrance wheel in our YouTube video below!

Fragrances You’ll Love Based on Popular Perfumes.

OK, but does Fragrance Finder really work?

We decided to test Fragrance Finder by rounding up the most Googled fragrances we don't stock at Adore (yet!), and popping them into the search tool to see what the wheel came up with.

Here’s what we found.

Byredo Gypsy Water Dupes.

Byredo, ‘Gyspy Water’ is an ode to Romani culture, with a mix of woody and citrus notes. 

Top notes include bergamot, juniper berries, lemon and pepper, and base notes include amber, sandalwood and vanilla.

According to Fragrance Finder, if you like Byredo Gypsy Water, then you’ll love…

1. Aesop Eremia Eau de Parfum 50ml.

With top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and middle and base notes of green tea and patchouli, the Aesop Eremia Eau de Parfum 50mL seems to be the perfect day scent with its fresh, zesty and musky smell.

2. Trudon Bruma EDP 100ml.

Trudon Bruma EDP 100ml notes of black pepper, lavender, jasmine sambac, purple peony and Haitian vetiver make up this seductive scent that is said to develop more as the day goes by.

3. Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche 75ml.

Described as ‘modestly uplifting but with hidden depths', Penhaligon's The Revenge of Lady Blanche 75mlhas a notes of narcissus, hyacinth and orris that give it a floral smell with bite.

It even got this review from one Adore Beauty customer:

“This is seriously one of my absolute favourite fragrances. This is completely unlike ANYTHING I own and it is breathtaking. It is so fresh and clean while simultaneously woody and dark.”  - Em.

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Ariana Grande Cloud Dupes.

The Ariana Grande perfume ‘Cloud’ includes top notes of lavender, pear and bergamot with middle notes of whipped cream, coconut and vanilla orchid and musky base notes.

People online also reckon Ariana Grande Cloud is a dupe for Baccarat Rouge.

According to Fragrance Finder, if you like Ariana Grande Cloud, then you’ll love…

1. BDK Velvet Tonka EDP 100ml.

BDK Velvet Tonka EDP 100mlis said to contrast a powdery feel with modern touches of sensuality.

Notes of almond, tonka bean rose and vanilla bean blended with tobacco absolute and Amber woods make up this sweet and simultaneously bitter scent inspired by the perfume founder’s Moroccan origins.

2. HERMETICA Vaninight EDP 50ml.

HERMETICA Vaninight is a sensual scent that features notes of amber, leather, spice, jasmine vanilla and white floral that are long-lasting and feel comforting. It's also free from alcohol, vegan, GMO and cruelty-free.

3. Juliette Has a Gun MMMM... EDP 100ml.

Sweet and powdery, Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm…. EDP 50ml is meant to intoxicate the senses.

Head notes of neroli, raspberry and geranium are tied with orange blossom, caramel and vanilla to deliver a rich and warm perfume.

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Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Dupes.

The Victoria’s Secret Bombshell-wearer is confident and bold. It's a global best seller for a reason.

Floral Shangri-la Peony is at the heart of this scent, with Madagascan Vanilla Orchid for that creamy sweetness and Italian Sunstruck Pine for a warm sensation on the nose.

According to Fragrance Finder, if you like Victoria’s Secret Bombshell, then you’ll love…

1. Creed Spring Flower EDP 75ml.

If fresh, fruity and floral scent is what you’re searching for, then Creed Spring Flower EDP 75ml is perfect for you.

Infused with head notes of peach, melon, apple, heart notes of jasmine and rose and base notes of Amergis and musk, this fragrance could be suited to every season.

2. Juliette Has a Gun Miss Charming 100ml.

With a subtle rose scent, Juliette Has a Gun Miss Charming 100ml is said to be the cheerful, sweeter younger sister of JHAG’s deeper fragrance, ‘Lady Vengeance.’

Notes of Moroccan Rose, wild berries and musk bring together the perfect, sweet day scent. 

3. Penhaligon’s Luna EDT 100ml.

Penhaligon's Luna EDT 100ml has head citrus notes of bergamot, lemon and orange, along with delicate floral notes of jasmine and rose that dry down to reveal base notes of Fir balsam, Ambergris and musk.

It's a floral scent that sounds fresh, but is also engulfing.

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Maison Margiela By The Fireplace Dupes.

​​Maison Margiela’s By the Fireplace is a unisex fragrance that boasts notes of pink pepper, clove oil, chesnut accord and vanilla accord.

Just reading about it whisks you away to a cosy fireplace in a cabin by the mountains. 

Spicy amber and sweetness make this popular perfume sing.

According to Fragrance Finder, if you like Maison Margiela By The Fireplace, then you’ll love…

1. HERMETICA Dark Oud 50ml.

Housed in a sleek green bottle, HERMETICA Dark Oud 50ml has notes of light amber, rose and saffron for the perfect balance of spice and floral.

Bonus points: All Hermetica bottles are also made from 100% recycled glass. 

2. Penhaligon's Babylon 100ml.

Penhaligon's Babylon 100mlsounds like Christmas in a bottle (and it looks like it, too!).

It's a gender-neutral scent suited to autumn and winter seasons thanks to its compelling combination of spicy and woody notes. 

The decadent fragrance is powered by Amber spice and includes notes of saffron, cedar, nutmeg and vanilla.

3. Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud EDP 100ml.

Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud EDP 100ml is a modern and opulent fragrance that is encompassed by notes of bergamot and raspberry.

Woody notes of oud and musk round it out, making it great for both day or night.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Dupes.

This might just be the most 'duped' fragrance of the last decade.

Baccarat Rouge 540 is wildly popular and features jasmine, saffron, ambergris and cedarwood.

According to Fragrance Finder, if you like Baccarat Rouge, then you’ll love…

1. Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume Superdose EDP 100ml.

Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume Superdose EDP 100ml is an elegant, clean and woody perfume that has only one powerful note of Cetalox.

With a strong sillage, one spritz of this scent will be sure to linger all day.

2. BDK Nuit De Sable EDP 100ml.

BDK Nuit De Sable EDP 100ml is a gender-neutral fragrance that creates the perfect balance of spicy and floral, making it a great scent for cooler months.

The Eau de Parfum (EDP) is long-lasting and features notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Turkish Rose, hot sand accord, Australian Sandalwood, tonka bean absolute and musk.

3. Amouage Meander 100ml EDP.

Woody, green and spicy is how Amouage Meander 100ml EDP can be described.

The fragrance inspired by the smell of monsoon season in the Omani Plateau in Oman.

Notes of carrot oil, olibanum oil, vetiver oil and rose absolute mix sweetness and warmth for a combination that just works.

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Do Son EDP by Diptyque Dupes.

Diptyque Do Son evokes freshness and floral, with top notes of African Orange Flower, iris and rose, middle notes of tuberose and pink pepper, and a musky base.

According to Fragrance Finder, if you like Diptyque Do Son, then you’ll love…

1. BDK Tubereuse Imperiale EDP 100ml.

BDK Tubereuse Imperiale EDP 100ml is defined by its heart note of Indian Tuberose. 

Pink Peppercorn, Egyptian Geranium, ylang ylang, Madagascan Vanilla and Singapore Patchouli create a floral and woody scent.

2. Michael Kors Signature EDP 50ml.

Also built on tuberose, Michael Kors Signature EDP 50ml is a fresh and floral scent with spicy head notes.

Add in peony, blue orris, musk and vetiver, and you've got a bonafide crowd pleaser.

3. Grandiflora Queen of the Night EDP 50ml.

Grandiflora Queen of the Night EDP 50ml is a medley of citrus, berries and bergamot along with heart notes of orange blossom, jasmine and base notes of vanilla, dry wood and patchouli.

Plus the bottle looks very cool.

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Le Labo Santal 33 Dupes.

The iconic Le labo Santal 33 is a woody, smokey unisex fragrance loved universally.

Key notes include cardamom, iris, violet along with woody notes of Australian sandalwood, cedarwood, and a touch musk and leather.

According to Fragrance Finder, if you like Le Labo Santal 33, then you’ll love…

1. Miller et Bertaux A Quiet Morning EDP 100ml.

Miller et Bertaux A Quiet Morning EDP 100mlis a woody and spicy gender neutral fragrance.

It merges head notes of saffron, tumeric and orange blossom with heart notes of palm leaf, grounded by base notes of cedarwood and sandalwood. 

2. Amouage Meander 100ml EDP.

Amouage Meander 100ml EDP comes up again for its woody characteristics. It's infused with black pepper oil, vetiver oil and sandalwood oil.

3. Hermetica Woodysandal 50ml EDP.

HERMETICA Woodysandalis a woody scent that releases notes of blackcurrant molecule, tonka bean oil and sandalwood essence. It's vegan, cruelty-free and GMO free.

Plus, all Hermetica fragrances have a patented technology that releases head, heart and base notes instantly so you can get a full sense of the fragrance's depth.

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Ready to find your next signature scent? You can try Fragrance Finder to buy perfume online here!

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