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I Don’t Need a Prince by My Side to be a Princess is not only a long title, it is also a very popular scent from Kilian. The sweetness, the matcha tea uniqueness, and the fluffed powdered marshmallow are all highlights of this scent. But, what other perfumes smell similar to or are cheaper than Princess. This page keeps track of my ongoing list of alternatives.
Perfumes that Smell Like I Don’t Need a Prince by My Side to be a Princess
There’s no Prince
Princeless Princess by The Dua Brand– The first of the ‘inspired by’ options that I’ve found comes from The Dua Brand. They have a great track record with me, for providing scents that very closely resembling the designer fragrances that they are based on.
The formula consists of the same notes, it’s just a matter of how near they got to having the proper weighting of each.
Princeless Princess isn’t one that I’ve personally tried out yet, however. Though, since I’ve owned over 10 bottles of their other stuff, I can say they usually get close to the mark.
The Kilian isn’t all that complicated, so, this shouldn’t be too hard to match. It is also a more concentrated extrait de parfum, which makes it a good possibility that this one will last longer too.
Inspiration Royalty
Secret Duchess by Oakcha– Oakcha is another brand that does these ‘inspired by’ perfumes, like Dua. Their version of Princess is called Secret Duchess.
I have less experience with this brand and none with this scent in particular. However, I’m going to list it as another option, for those of you who want to give it a try.
Oakcha usually does great work and this is one with a ton of positive reviews to its name. The pricing is about on par with The Dua Brand, both of which are much less expensive when compared with Kilian.
Something Like
Ariana Grande Ari Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 3.4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
The overlap? Marshmallow, vanilla, and citrus. Different floral notes, but Ari has a lily of the valley, which adds some light freshness to the mix.
The not so similar? Mainly, that tea note. Princess has more freshness (ginger), a greenish undertone, and probably a bit more powder. Peach and apple are also not here.
Ari dries down with a raspberry and pear sweetness, with that fluffy marshmallow note and an orchid. Sweet, with enough vanilla and marshmallow to have a similar style. Not super heavy, either.
It just can’t match the tea element. But, I figured that I should put this one the list anyway. Ari Full Review
The Prada Candy Option
Prada Candy L’eau– L’eau is a caramel-centered fragrance. So, right off of the bat, it’s not trying to be a replica of Princess. But, the style is quite similar.
This is still more of a blend of notes rather than a pure caramel explosion. It is like a powdery version of the original Prada Candy with a mix of Bonbon.
There is a sweetpea note here to distinguish L’eau from the others, but this definitely has their signature. But, since it is a L’eau version of this fragrance, it is fresher and lighter than the others in the series. Making it a worthy comparison to our target perfume.
L’eau is a lighter perfume with its sillage and overall performance. Not going to blow the doors off, but you’ll get a powdery, slightly fruity caramel blend, with a musky finish. Again, you’re lacking the matcha note in this one too.
Another One
No Prince Required by Fine’ry– Here’s another one that I’ve come across recently, but haven’t tried out. Obviously, with the name it’s going to be doing its best to try and mimic what you get with the Kilian scent.
But, from what I see this is available as a body spray only. So, the hefty discount isn’t going to get you a heavy concentration.
However, it might be worth trying if you want a cheap alternative to Princess, especially if you’re trying to preserve a bottle of the Kilian that you’ve previously bought.
Is it good? I don’t know, but I’ll leave it here for anyone who wants to try No Prince Required out.
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