5 Perfumes Similar to Ghost

Ghost has fairly quietly become a very popular fragrance over the past two decades. I mean, people know about it, but it doesn’t really get talked about all that much. However, it definitely has its fans, and those looking for a similar essence or a cheaper substitute. Is there one? In this post, I want to present some options to consider which smell like Ghost perfume.

What Perfumes Similar to Ghost?

Woman in Gold by Kilian– Does this smell exactly like Ghost? No, but I feel that it is in the same family, so to speak. Woman in Gold has that warm vanilla with a spicy edge and some rose.

The difference? The rose is less prominent and the peach is non-existent. It is instead replaced by mandarin orange, which is quite light here. Also, no musk.

This By Kilian scent is however, quite charming and classy. Not an inexpensive option, but one you might enjoy greatly, if you like Ghost.

Because It’s You by Emporio Armani– Another one which can strike a similar tone as Ghost, just as a fruitier version. With Because It’s You, you will get a delicious raspberry note, in lieu of peach.

It goes lighter on the musk and rose, but has a nice creamy vanilla note, that is just what we’re looking for. Sweet with a fantastic freshness and a feminine slightly powdery finish.

Spirit of Shadow– If you can find a bottle of Spirit of Shadow, this will be the closest thing to a smelling of Ghost, perhaps. Rose, vanilla, peach, and musk are the main components. When combined, it’s going to be a very close match. Also, Milton Lloyd scents are usually very inexpensive. Just not the easiest to get a hold of nowadays.

Camaheu by Gabriella Chieffo– Lemon is the main note here, sitting above the familiar vanilla and rose notes. Yes, this is different, but it feels like a brighter interpretation of Ghost at times.

Camaheu doesn’t give off that complete summertime citrus scent. You still get some warmth and musk to go along with the ingredients, we are looking for with our target.

Ghost Deep Night- While this fragrance from Ghost, is a flanker and not the same, it shares so many of the notes of the original. It just happens to take things in another direction; more like an inverse of Ghost, but still very good. So, I wanted to include it on the list.

Deep Night has much less rose than the original, but amps up the fruitiness, woodiness, and retains the powdery aspects. It has a great blend and enough sweetness to make it attractive, but not ever sickly sweet.

While not an exact scent that smells like the original, I think it’ll be one that many reading will enjoy giving a try.

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