6 Fragrances Similar to Idole by Lancome

Idole has been a massive success for Lancôme since its release. Not only the original, but the subsequent flanker perfume releases, adding their own unique touches to the formula. But, what if you’re in the market for something that’s a cheaper and similar option to Idole? Or, what if you want something with a close style, but brings something else to the table?

On this page, I am going to be keeping track of the potential options for those who want an alternative to Lancôme Idole.

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What Perfumes Smell Like or are Similar to Lancôme Idole?

Inspired By

Floral Musk by Dossier–  The first option on the list, is going to be Dossier’s inspired take on the Idole formula. It’s going to be the best quality choice for those who want a cheaper and very closely related scent to the original Idole.

The notes? Still going to give you the pear, lychee, and bergamot opening act. Which will give way to the jasmine and rose combination in the middle.

Now, this is going to be as close as you can currently get for something near matches the Lancôme fragrance. As always, the weightings and ingredients used might not be 100% exact, but most people wouldn’t be able to notice anyway.

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Nectar Alternative

Ideal Nectar by Dua– Here is the Dua Brand’s take on the aroma of Idole Nectar, which is one of the flankers of the series.

Actually, Nectar is my second favorite Idole scent, after L’Intense. One of the highlights is the caramel popcorn note paired with vanilla. Within the blend, it’s actually not a super heavy accord, and the perfume is well balanced by the fresh/sweetness of the early stages.

Rose is a main draw too. To me, it was a pink rose, and it goes with the vanilla in the dry down stage.

So, if you want a version of that flanker perfume, you can try out the Dua Ideal Nectar option listed above.

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Dirt Cheap Mist

You’re the One by Bath and Body Works– There is also a perfume version of this one, that you might have to track down, as I didn’t see it on my cursory look for this post.

Anyway, as a cheap alternative, this is actually a great B&BW fragrance. Sweet strawberry, rose, and a somewhat smoky woody base. Less candy-like with the strawberry, more of a jam pairing with the rose note.

Greatly simplified versus Idole, but it really does give you a similar effect. Can be an awesome pick up, if you just want something casual to preserve your bottle of Idole, also.

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Aura Alike

Aura of Roses by Dua– Here’s another one from Dua. This time, it’s their inspired take on Idole Aura.

Aura, was a fairly simple flanker, that had a salty and somewhat beachy vibe for a good portion of the wear. Less sweet, more floral and musky. The opening was heavier on the jasmine, while the latter stages was rose and vanilla.

Stripped down, but with more vanilla and that salt note. Instead of salted caramel popcorn. So, if that’s you’re bag and you want a cheaper perfume, this Dua should do the trick.

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Now Petals

Viva La Juicy Petals Please- Petals Please is a perfume that has a lot in common with Idole Now. It takes the Viva La Juicy formula into a much more floral focused direction, that is very bouquet-like with how it comes across.

Petals Please opens up fruitier with its cloudberry note, which while being unique, has a light citrusy type of aroma. It’s interesting, not exactly citrus but kind of hits the same way. With that, you still get vanilla and some salty caramel popping up early.

The rose note is a ‘rose water’, which with the freesia gives Petals Please a very slight aquatic feel at times. Magnolia, gardenia, jasmine, and water lily also make appearances.

More of a fresh and watery feel to this, further into the dry down. Though, it’s still not massive. Rose, vanilla, caramel, jasmine, and the like give this one a lot in common with the Lancome line.

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Relentless Similarities

Tory Burch Love Relentlessly 3.4 Oz Eau De Parfum Spray For Women– This is another one that is similar to Idole Nectar. However, it’s not the same.

A patchouli-laden fruit mix that is sweet, but not overly sugary. It has a warm pink pepper spice that isn’t too intense and plays nicely off of the patchouli note.

The main fruit note smells something like mango, though, I’m not entirely sure that this is in fact the ingredient. I think it might just be the way that raspberry and the other fruits blend together.

The fruitiness, is fairly dominant up top. Then, you get the pink pepper spice, while the floral notes develop.

Here, it is going to be some iris and rose, which gives this scent a somewhat powdery aroma. Love Relentlessly has good performance and while sweet doesn’t have a huge sillage.

Patchouli is a major factor here, so that might put some folks off to this perfume. That’s going to be the main difference between this and Nectar.

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