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Perfumes like French Lover

Frédéric Malle French Lover is for men, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Angelica, galbanum and incense, a green forest walk. Notes: angelica, galbanum, pepper, incense, vetiver. Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe.

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1. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Dryad

   Galbanum, oakmoss and narcissus, a wild green forest spirit. Shares galbanum with French Lover.

   Notes: galbanum, oakmoss, narcissus, clary sage, tarragon, orange · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring · office-safe
2. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Vetiver 46

   Smoky vetiver with incense, clove and pepper, dark and resinous. Shares vetiver, incense, pepper with French Lover.

   Notes: vetiver, incense, labdanum, clove, pepper · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. HeeleyNicheUnisex€€€
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   Menthe Fraîche

   Cold fresh mint with bergamot, very crisp. Shares vetiver, pepper with French Lover.

   Notes: mint, bergamot, vetiver, pepper, pine · Moderate · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer · office-safe
4. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   L'Orpheline

   Grey incense and musk, a quiet lonely cloud. Shares incense, pepper with French Lover.

   Notes: incense, ambergris, musk, cashmeran, cedar, pepper · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
5. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Fleur de Peau

   The scent of clean skin after a bath, soft iris and ambrette musk. Shares angelica with French Lover.

   Notes: ambrette, iris, musk, pink pepper, angelica · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn, winter · office-safe
6. AmouageNicheFor women€€€€
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   Honour Woman

   Tuberose and gardenia with pepper, a white bridal bouquet. Shares pepper, incense with French Lover.

   Notes: tuberose, gardenia, pepper, incense, coconut, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer
7. Comme des GarçonsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Comme des Garçons 2

   Aldehydes, ink and incense, an avant-garde Japanese ink. Shares incense, vetiver with French Lover.

   Notes: aldehydes, ink, incense, cedar, patchouli, vetiver · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
8. TrudonNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mortel

   Myrrh and incense with pepper, a candle in a side chapel. Shares incense, pepper with French Lover.

   Notes: myrrh, incense, cedar, pepper, labdanum, cistus · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter

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1. Comme des GarçonsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Wonderwood

   Pure dry woods, cedar and guaiac, a forest of timber. Shares vetiver, pepper with French Lover.

   Notes: cedar, vetiver, guaiac, pepper, sandalwood, oud accord · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
2. L'Artisan ParfumeurNicheUnisex€€€
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   Timbuktu

   Cardamom, green mango and incense in the dry heat of Mali. Shares incense, vetiver with French Lover.

   Notes: cardamom, green mango, incense, vetiver, papyrus · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
3. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   Fille en Aiguilles

   Pine needles, incense and candied fruit, a winter forest. Shares incense, vetiver with French Lover.

   Notes: pine needles, incense, candied fruit, spices, vetiver, sugar · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. Penhaligon'sNicheUnisex€€€
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   Juniper Sling

   A London gin cocktail with juniper, cherry and brown sugar. Shares angelica, vetiver with French Lover.

   Notes: juniper, angelica, black pepper, cherry, brown sugar, vetiver · Moderate · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.