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Good Girl Gone Bad is one of the more popular fragrances from Kilian’s lineup. It’s floral and fruity, yet has its own rather unique aroma, while doing a pretty tried and true concept.
However, it can also be pricey or you may want to wear something that smells similar, but not exactly the same. This is my ongoing page of perfume alternatives to Good Girl, Gone Bad. Plus, the flankers Extreme and Eau Fraiche since they’ve also become popular.
Fragrances that Smell Like Good Girl, Gone Bad
Sheba Jasmine
The Queen of Sheba– This is one that is similar to the Kilian, really, quite close. But, I don’t think that it is as good. Nevertheless, some may want to give The Queen of Sheba a try.
The start is probably the weakest part. It is greenish with a peach note and some more bitterness. I don’t know, it just doesn’t work for me. But, it does get much better during the dry down.
Light, peach, less green with a nice jasmine burst and tobacco making an appearance. The light tobacco does distinguish it from the Kilian. I like it, not the same, more jasmine heavy and less complex. Still has a pretty high price tag, as well.
Close and Inexpensive
Kismet for Women– This is a very inexpensive alternative, which strikes pretty close to what you get with the Kilian (not entirely the same, though).
The main differences are the osmanthus note strength here and Good Girl Gone Bad has more of a greenish aroma in the opening (in part from the osmanthus). So does Kismet, just not to the same extent.
I’m not sure this fragrance ‘officially’ has an osmanthus, but something quite similar is there.
But, with that, you do get a stronger showing from the apricot (especially early on, part of that osmanthus complex). The dry down is closer, as we have a strong tuberose with Kismet, amber, and jasmine/rose.
Another difference, is the orange blossom which in the Kilian does have a period where it shines. Here, the white florals feel even more generic and less distinct.
The performance is pretty average. I only got around 7 hours with Good Girl Gone Bad, and this will most likely not hit that mark, by an hour or so. Not terrible, just middle of the road.
Gone Extreme
Extreme Rebellion by Dua– This one doesn’t try to replicate the original, but it does its rendition of the Extreme version of Good Girl, Gone Bad.
This one is milkier and creamier than the original. Still, has the osmanthus up top, but a greater use of tuberose and jasmine in the mix. Less fruity, more smooth floral. A different take, while still be very close to Good Girl, Gone Bad.
Extreme has a closer starting aroma to the original. Still green and fruity, but the absence of the orange blossom and less fruitiness give this a different feel. Mainly, the floral dry down has more jasmine in the mix, that milk note, and a greater woodiness.
Now, I haven’t tried Dua’s Extreme Rebellion, but they usually do a very good job with the other ‘designer inspirations’. I’ve owned a bunch of them and would expect that this indeed comes close to matching Good Girl, Gone Bad Extreme.
Almost, Close Enough
Almost Nude by Oakcha– Updating this page, I’ve found another potential alternative option that is inspired by Good Girl, Gone Bad.
Oakcha has you covered if you want something that is trying to be like the original. While Dua has Extreme and Eau Fraiche style perfumes of their own.
It opens up with the osmanthus, jasmine, and rose notes; finishing things off with amber and cedar.
The tuberose and narcissus are there, but one thing that I’m interested in checking out is if there is an orange blossom in the Oakcha version. That isn’t listed, but was quite prominent when I wore the Kilian scent.
On the Road to Eau Fraiche
Road to Rebellion by Dua– So Dua still hasn’t put out a version based off of the original as of now, but they have added one that tries to closely mimic Good Girl Gone Bad Eau Fraiche.
A lighter and more aquatic take on the Gone Bad formula. This one has a fairly prominent Turkish Rose and musk notes coming through in addition to Lily of the Valley. Very floral and great for the summertime.
Orange blossom sticks out more in the Kilian version of this and I suspect the same is true with this one. Less tuberose in Eau Fraiche, it’s still there but the dry down becomes more balanced between the floral notes and less tuberose dominant.
So, if you want an alternative to Eau Fraiche, Road to Rebellion can cover that base.
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