The best perfume dupe for women in the UK, going by what women actually buy from us, is Vanilla Dust: £40 for 50ml, our take on Matière Première Vanilla Powder. The original Extrait is £225 for 50ml at Liberty London, reduced from £250 (checked October 2026). Vanilla Dust sold 110 bottles in the last 90 days, more than any other women's scent we make.
Below are the eight women's scents that sold best in our shop over the last 90 days, ranked by bottles sold, not by our opinion. Every one is Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. £40 for 50ml, or buy any 2 and get the 3rd free: 3 x 50ml for £80. 60 days to decide.
Vanilla Dust, our take on Vanilla Powder by Matière Première. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See Vanilla Dust, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
"Great scent that matches a sample of the OG I've had, so similar." Anthony W., 5 stars, September 2026, on Vanilla Dust. Vanilla Dust is rated 4.6/5 from 15 reviews. All of aromara: 4.5/5 from 1,554 UK reviews.
What women actually bought: our last 90 days
Vanilla Dust sold 110 bottles in 90 days. That is more than the next two women's scents together: Hibisc and Damask Musk sold 48 each. Three of the top eight are Maison Crivelli takes, which tells you where the niche money is going. These are our own shop numbers, pulled on 22 October 2026.
The top 8, side by side
| Rank | Aromara | Our take on | Original UK price (checked Oct 2026) | Sold, last 90 days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanilla Dust | Vanilla Powder, Matière Première | £225 for 50ml (Liberty London) | 110 | 4.6/5 (15) |
| 2 | Hibisc | Hibiscus Mahajád, Maison Crivelli | From £205 for 50ml (John Lewis) | 48 | 4.3/5 (38) |
| 3 | Damask Musk | Musc Nurāsana, Maison Crivelli | From £205 for 50ml (John Lewis) | 48 | 4.7/5 (3) |
| 4 | Lilyphia | Lilyphéa, Diptyque | No UK price confirmed | 32 | 4.8/5 (4) |
| 5 | Athena | Athénaïs, Parfums de Marly | £243 for 75ml (Liberty London) | 31 | 5.0/5 (4) |
| 6 | KOKO | Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel | £112 for 50ml (Harrods) | 26 | 4.0/5 (2) |
| 7 | Astral Bloom | Tubéreuse Astrale, Maison Crivelli | £205 for 50ml (John Lewis) | 22 | 5.0/5 (1) |
| 8 | Rose Elegance | Delina, Parfums de Marly | £243 for 75ml (Liberty London) | 19 | 4.0/5 (5) |
Every Aromara bottle above: £40 for 50ml, Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. Sales are bottles sold in our shop in the last 90 days.
1. Vanilla Dust (our take on Matière Première Vanilla Powder)
Soft, powdery and warm. Coconut powder and heliotrope open it, Madagascar vanilla sits in the heart, and vanilla absolute, white musk and coconut hold the base. The one to pick if you want to smell cosy and expensive at the same time. Full comparison: Vanilla Powder dupe UK.
2. Hibisc (our take on Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád)
Hibiscus, pomegranate and rose up top, spices, amber and woods in the middle, vanilla, musk and resin underneath. Bright, then warm. The original is from £205 for 50ml at John Lewis (checked October 2026).
Hibisc, our take on Hibiscus Mahajád by Maison Crivelli. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See Hibisc, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
3. Damask Musk (our take on Maison Crivelli Musc Nurāsana)
Bergamot, ginger and cardamom open it, Damask rose and frankincense form the heart, then musk, labdanum, tonka and fir balsam. A clean, glowing musk that sits close and lasts. Launched in August 2026 and already in our top three. More in Musc Nurasana dupe UK.
Damask Musk, our take on Musc Nurāsana by Maison Crivelli. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See Damask Musk, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
4. Lilyphia (our take on Diptyque Lilyphéa)
Lily and green notes, white tea, soft musk. Light, clean and quiet. Made for the office and warm days. See Lilyphea dupe UK.
Lilyphia, our take on Lilyphéa by Diptyque. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See Lilyphia, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
5. Athena (our take on Parfums de Marly Athénaïs)
Neroli, bergamot and yuzu, then orange blossom, jasmine sambac and magnolia over vanilla, tonka and amber. A bright white floral for daytime. Liberty London lists the original at £243 for 75ml, down from £270 (checked October 2026). See Athenais dupe UK.
Athena, our take on Athénaïs by Parfums de Marly. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See Athena, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
6. KOKO (our take on Chanel Coco Mademoiselle)
Orange, bergamot and grapefruit, then rose, jasmine and lychee, over patchouli, vetiver, vanilla and white musk. The classic fresh chypre. Harrods lists Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum at £112 for 50ml (checked October 2026). The story behind it: Coco Mademoiselle.
KOKO, our take on Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See KOKO, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
7. Astral Bloom (our take on Maison Crivelli Tubéreuse Astrale)
Sage and pink pepper, then tuberose, coconut and ylang-ylang, over sandalwood, tonka and musk. A creamy white floral with a green edge. John Lewis lists the original at £205 for 50ml (checked October 2026). More Crivelli takes: Best Maison Crivelli dupes UK.
Astral Bloom, our take on Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See Astral Bloom, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
8. Rose Elegance (our take on Parfums de Marly Delina)
Rhubarb, bergamot and lychee, then Turkish rose, peony and Rose de Grasse, over vanilla, musk and cashmeran. A fruity pink rose. Liberty London lists Delina at £243 for 75ml, down from £270 (checked October 2026). Torn between two Marly florals? See Delina vs Valaya.
Rose Elegance, our take on Delina by Parfums de Marly. Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. 60 days to decide. See Rose Elegance, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
Not sure which? Pick your 3
Pick any 3 from this list and the third is free: 3 x 50ml for £80, which is £26.67 a bottle, with 60 days to decide. If you want to smell five first, the Women's Discovery Bundle is 5 x 5ml for £24.99; it sold 45 sets in the last 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best perfume dupe for women in the UK?
Going by what women buy from us, Vanilla Dust, our take on Matière Première Vanilla Powder. It sold 110 bottles in the last 90 days, more than any other women's scent we make. It is £40 for 50ml, Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%.
How much is Matière Première Vanilla Powder in the UK?
£225 for the 50ml Extrait at Liberty London, reduced from £250 (checked October 2026). Vanilla Dust is £40 for 50ml.
Which women's perfume dupes sell best at Aromara?
In the last 90 days: Vanilla Dust (110 bottles), Hibisc (48), Damask Musk (48), Lilyphia (32), Athena (31), KOKO (26), Astral Bloom (22) and Rose Elegance (19).
How long do they last?
Lasts 7+ hours. Some say longer. You also get 60 days to decide: send it back at least 90% full and you pay the return postage.
Is there a women's sample set?
Yes. The Women's Discovery Bundle is 5 x 5ml for £24.99. Most people then pick their 3 x 50ml for £80.
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Aromara is an independent UK fragrance brand. Our scents are original creations inspired by well-known designer fragrances. No affiliation with Matière Première, Maison Crivelli, Diptyque, Parfums de Marly, Chanel or any other brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
