Fragrance Academy

Parfums de Marly Kalan: A Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

A guide to Parfums de Marly Kalan — the fougère-spice fragrance named after one of Louis XV's horses — plus Alexandria UK's Red Stallion, the Extrait de Parfum alternative.

Chanel Égoïste Platinum: A Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

A guide to Chanel Égoïste Platinum's lavender-rosemary fougère character, why it still has a cult following, and how Alexandria UK's Old Story Extrait de Parfum captures it.

Parfums de Marly Pegasus: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Parfums de Marly Pegasus pairs a classic fougère with an unexpected almond-vanilla warmth. Here's the story behind the fragrance, what it smells like, and how Alexandria's Greek Horse recreates it ...

Amouage Bracken Man: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

A complete guide to Amouage Bracken Man's bold, spiced fougère profile, who it suits, and Alexandria UK's Extrait de Parfum interpretation, Cypress Spring.