Best Perfume Flankers (that might be better than the originals)

Chances are you have heard about or own perfume flankers. What are perfume flankers? It is the name given to a fragrance created around the DNA, name, or packaging of the original perfume or cologne. Some flankers are lighter or  bolder, or they are day or evening versions. You might see the word “Intense”, “’Eau”, “Extreme” or “Elixir”.  Sometimes, a perfume flanker is even more popular than the pillar it was based on.

Best Perfume Flankers for Women

Dior Hypnotic Poison

Christian Dior Hypnotic Poison opens like a bite of a tempting fruit with apricot, coconut, jasmine, rose and soft vanilla that beckons with a spritz. With a dry down of bitter almond, vanilla, caraway and jacaranda wood, Dior Hypnotic Poison is a fragrant seductress, more gourmand and less spicy than the original Poison.

Key Scent Notes: vanilla, apricot, almond

Prada Candy Sugar Pop   

Candy Pop is a more fruity version of Prada Candy. It is light, fresh and airy. Peach and vanilla blend beautifully with apple and top notes of citrus that gives this flanker its playful and youthful appeal. Candy Pop is a sparkling version that is great for daytime and warmer weather.

Key Scent Notes: red apple, bergamot, vanilla, peach

 La Vie Est Belle Eau Intensement

True to its name, this perfume flanker of La Vie Est Belle is more intense. La Vie Est Belle Intensément is richer, warmer, sweeter and less powdery. This sexy perfume flanker is bold, daring, and great  for colder weather. Exceptional longevity.

Key Scent Notes: raspberry, jasmine, vanilla

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red

Black Opium Over Red is the newest perfume flanker to the iconic Black Opium, launched in 2024. Many influencers say it the best flanker for Black Opium to date. It has the  longevity and sensuality of the original. The juicy cherry and more coffee  give it a modern appeal.  Sweetly seductive.

Key Scent Notes: cherry, coffee, patchouli, vanilla, jasmine

Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Secret

Ange Ou Demon in French means angel or devil. Ange Ou Demon Le Secret is a lighter version of this sensual and intoxicating scent, adding more floral and meditative notes. It is quieter but still commands attention. People bend in closer when you whisper.

Key Scent Notes: lily, orchid, green tea

Best Perfume Flankers for Men

Sauvage by Dior

In 2015, the house of Dior revamped and modernized the great citrus and wood classic Eau Sauvage with the introduction of Sauvage by DIOR. It is the most successful masculine release to date. Ideal for the confident man; its bold character has made it a signature scent for men worldwide.

Key Scent Notes: Bergamot, lavender, ambroxan, pink pepper

Hermes Terre de Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver

The iconic Hermes Terre de Hermes is a pillar perfume for the House of Hermes and considered a masterpiece. The Eau Intense Vetiver flanker is spicy, smoky and woody, while highlighting the overall green and grassy aspect of vetiver. A  real compliment getter.

Key Scent Notes: vetiver, spices, woods, incense

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Intense

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Intense has more punch and is brighter than the original, while retaining this bestseller men’s cologne’s DNA. The aquatic and juniper notes are livelier and amplified. The top note of frozen grapefruit is less juicy and more sophisticated. The salty and woody quality smells more contemporary. The major difference is the longevity that lasts all day and into the evening.

Key Scent Notes: Salty notes, citrus, juniper rosemary, frozen grapefruit

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