5 Fragrances Similar to Narciso Rodriguez for Her

Narciso Rodriguez for Her has been an insanely popular perfume since its release. It’s not too complex but provides its wearers with a nice blend of floral notes, musk, and patchouli. It has a good amount of versatility without trying to do anything extreme or out of the ordinary.

However, it can be too pricey for some or not exactly what others are looking for. So, in this post, I want to present 5 alternative scent options to Narciso for Her that closely resemble this perfume.

What Perfumes Smell Similar to Narciso Rodriguez for Her?

Inexpensive Inspiration

Musky Rose by Dossier– As far as ‘inspired by’ options of Narciso Rodriguez for Her go, Dossier’s Musky Rose comes out at the top for its price savings and ability to near match what we’re looking for. 

The notes are going to be the same as the designer perfume, but you might find that the weightings of each might not be exact, just extremely close. Which is a great deal for under $30 per bottle (as of this update).

It kicks off with the blend of the floral and fruitier notes. Osmanthus, kind of gives you the impression of both, while peach and bergamot come down firmly in the fruity camp. Early orange blossom, before you get more rose and finally the musky main event.

Lovely (listed below) will get you something similar yet different to NR for Her for cheap, but Musky Rose is what you’d want to go with if you’re in the market for an attempt at recreating its magic.

Best Cheaper Alternative

Lovely– If you’re looking for a cheapie fragrance that mimics most of what you get with Narciso Rodriquez for Her, Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker is probably the best option on the market. It’s been a best seller in its own right for well over a decade now.

It is a mature and moderate scent with notes of musk and apple martini as its main attraction. A great all-around fragrance for everyday wear that is elegant and refined.

It kicks off with a nice dose of musk and lavender. This is paired with the apple, mandarin orange, and an orchid note for good measure. 

Obviously, with what we’re trying to find we will want not only the musk, but also a solid patchouli. Lovely has that as well, mostly during the drydown period of the perfume. The fragrance is affordable and has good performance, I found it to stick around for 6-7 hours during my testing of it.  Lovely Full Review

Similar with Peach and Jasmine

Tocca Beauty Cleopatra Collection 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray– Cleopatra features some sweet fruit notes such as, peach, and flowers including jasmine and tuberose. It has plenty of overlap with the Narciso perfume, but enough unique elements to help Cleopatra stand out.

The tuberose and the jasmine lead things, it’s more of a floral/fruity fragrance, with the peach and others popping up throughout the duration of the wear. This is all held together with musk and some light patchouli, which are a great tandem within this composition.

Despite it’s floral/fruity nature, this Tocca perfume does still feel fruitier than either Lovely or Narciso for Her. Again, it still leans floral, but there is a decent amount of fruity sweetness.

Another Inexpensive Choice

Beckham Signature Story by David Beckham, 2.50 Ounce– Signature Story by David Beckham does have a lot of similarities with the Sarah Jessica Parker offering. That option, is somewhat better when looking for a smell close to Narciso Rodriguez for Her.

However, Signature story also provides a cheap option to give you a similar scent experience. It opens with both orange and peach and the ever present musk.

A very clean and feminine scent with a hearty helping of rose. Also, a citrus top provided by orange and peach, to go along with a warm/spicy musk note. The main difference between this and all of the others, is the use of rose and peony as the floral ingredients. It does let this one stand on its own a bit, rather than just being another one trying to be just like Narciso. 

Signature Story was a flanker fragrance to the original Beckham Signature. Though, the two really don’t have anything in common other than the name, and patchouli. Very musky floral, during the dry down, heavier on the peony and rose. 

Similar Designer Perfume

Idylle by Guerlain, 3.4 Ounce– Guerlain’s Idylle isn’t an exact copy of Narciso Rodriguez, but it is in the same general fragrance family. This one opens up with litchi and raspberry, giving it more of a juicy sweetness than you’d find in our target.

Nonetheless, Idylle is much more about the floral notes. Mainly, I pick up on the lily of the valley and a light rose. Though, there is more of a bouquet effect. The blend becomes muskier, as it wears on. 

Less patchouli in this mix, then what an exact replica would provide. Again, not going to be a clone, but on that has a bunch of overlap while being distinct. Idylle Full Review

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