Best Perfume Dupes

We all know and love some niche best sellers like Aventus, but not all of us can afford them. That’s why we are bringing you a list of some of the best perfume dupes in the market. Please keep in mind that these won’t be the exact same smell and quality of the original but a great alternative. Let us know if you’d like to see a part two of this.

1.Paco Rabanne Lady Million

The closest perfume to this sweet, floral, citrusy perfume is La Rive Cash.

$67 vs. $12.95

2. Narciso Rodriguez for Her EDP

Best dupe for this musky, rose and patchouli fragrance would be Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker

$65.9 vs. $23.30

3. Creed Original Santal

The closest scent to this fresh spicy and woody perfume would be Individuel by Mont Blanc.

$169.99 vs. $24.44

4. Paco Rabanne Invictus

the clone for this citrusy marine perfume would be La Rive Brave.

$54 vs. $14.99

What Are You Wearing on Valentine’s?

Which perfume will you be wearing this Valentine’s Day? Are you going for a sexy scent or a flirty and sweet scent?

Here are what some of us at the office chose for this day.

What: Vera Wang Princess

Why? ” It’s a compliment getter. I usually wear something sweet on dates to compliment the scent of our dessert.”

Price: $22.8

What? Jimmy Choo for Women

Why? “It has such an elegant and distinctive scent. It smells super feminine.”

Price: $49.16

What? Christan Dior J’adore

Why? ” It is constantly on the list of best smelling fragrances. It makes me feel so confident.”

Price: $134.95

What? Armaf Club De Nuit Intense

Why? ” It smells like Aventus but it’s much cheaper. Need I say More?”

Price: $31.20

What? Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio

Why? ” I’ve been wearing this for the past 6 years and my wife still loves it better than any other one of my perfumes.”

Price: $58.95

What? Christian Dior Sauvage

Why? ” It is spicy, sexy and masculine. Perfect for a date! ”

Price: $89.95

Let us know what you’ll wear.

January Empties

We got so many emails asking to bring back out “Empties Series” so here are our January Empties.

1. Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 Unisex

It’s a Woody Floral Musk fragrance.
Full Bottle: $87.17
Pocket Perfume: $14.99

2. Creed Virgin Island Water Unisex

It opens with a citrusy cocktail of white bergamot, Jamaican lime, Sicilian mandarin. The citruses are accompanied by a note of copra, the white inner flesh of the coconut. The heart includes intensive Indian jasmine and sweet hibiscus, exotic ylang-ylang and cold, spicy ginger. The base of the composition includes sugar cane, musk and white rum.

Full Bottle: $160.2
Pocket Perfume: $24.99

3. Creed Millesime Imperial

This perfume is a warm and romantic unisex fragrance, evocative of the citrus groves and beautiful seaside landscape of sunny Sicily.

Full Bottle: $175
Pocket Perfume: $14

4. Burberry Weekend for Women

This floral and sweet fragrance is a blend of Sweet and Zesty Mandarin, Grass, Blue Hyacinth, Iris, Nectarine, Peach Flower, Red Cyclamen, and Wild Rose. One of the more nuanced Burberry fragrances.

Full Bottle: $28.85
Pocket Perfume: $9.99

5. Brioni for Men

Brioni for men is an eau de toilette whose top notes offer flavors of cold-pressed Sicilian lemon. The refreshing heart is created with magnolia, iris, and violet. Base notes provide depth and an abundance of shades of saffron, oud, labdanum and black licorice. If you’ve been looking for a unique men’s niche fragrance, look no further than Brioni.

Full Bottle: $225
Pocket Perfume: $14.99

6. Lalique Equus For Men

Fragrance notes are bergamot, lemon and citron, nutmeg, juniper, violet leaf, cardamom, mace and Brazilian redwood, leather, musk, vetiver, Sequoia, Amyris and benzoin.

Full Bottle: $32.20
Pocket Perfume: $9.99

Which Perfumes to Wear on a Job Interview?

Going on a job interview is stressful enough without thinking about what to wear. But, it is the first impression that you are making and very important. Here we will give some suggestion for which perfumes to wear on a job interview to make it a bit easier for you.

The most important thing to bear in mind is that less is more. You should go with something fresh with low sillage, try to choose a scent that stays close to your skin. Here are some examples of what would be good choices.

DKNY Be Delicious

It has an apple note which is very pleasant and not overwhelming at all.

Gucci Bamboo

It is soft and citrusy. sits close to the skin but has a very good longevity.

Clean Warm cotton

Any other Clean perfume would work too. This one is fresh, citrusy and aquatic.

Armani Acqua Di Gio

This is one of the most popular fragrance from Armani. It’s a very unique yet not offensive scent.

Mont Blanc Individuel

It’s been called a dupe for Creed Green Irish Tweed. Both very fresh and sweet, this scent will make you and the interviewer in a good mood.

Good Luck on the job Hunt!

What to Wear to a NYE Party?

Sunday is the NYE and here are our top choices for what to wear in an NYE party.

YSL Black Opium for Women

This is one of the most loved perfumes by both men and women. It’s sexy and feminine; all in all the perfect perfume for the little black (or sparkly) dress.

Valentino Uomo Intense for Men

This powdery fragrance with accords of leather and vanilla is the perfect perfume for casual parties. But remember not to overspray because it is a strong fragrance.

Have a Happy New Year and let us know what you are wearing on your NYE Party.

Gift Set Recommendation

It’s the holiday season and MaxAroma has a sale on gift sets. Many of you have been asking for a gift set recommendation so here it is. The reason these sets are chosen because these are universally loved fragrances and easy to gift.

Women’s Sets

Marc Jacobs Daisy

This set includes a 3.4 oz 100 ml Eau de Toilette, and Body Lotion 2.5 oz 75 ml

This aquatic and citrusy fragrance is a blend of Spicy Pink Grapefruit, Silky Gardenia, Delicate Violet, and Jasmine Petals.

Versace Crystal Noir

This set includes Eau de Parfum 3 oz 90 ml spray, Mini 10 ml 0.3 oz spray and Perfumed Body Lotion 3.4 oz 100 ml

The central note of the composition is mysterious gardenia, fresh, sensual, luminous and creamy, reproduced by ‘headspace’ technology. Amber and musk in the base make the scent dark and mysterious, very sensual and distinct.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Bue

This set includes 3.3 oz 100 ml Eau de Toilette Body Cream and bath 3.3 oz body shower Gel 3.3 oz

This citrusy and aromatic fragrance is a blend of rose, Apple, Musk, and Jasmine.

Vince Camuto Perfume

This set includes a 3.4 oz 100 ml Eau de Parfum Spray ,Eau de parfum rollerball .2 oz 6 ml, 2.5 oz 75 ml Body Lotion & Bath & shower Gel.

This aniamlic and floral fragrance is a blend of Rum Absolute and Osmanthus Nectar.

Men’s Set

Keneth Cole Black

This set includes Eau de Toilette 3.4 oz 100 ml Spray After-shave balm 3.4 oz Alcohol-Free Deodorant 2.6 oz

Top notes are ginger, mandarin orange, basil and water mint; middle notes are nutmeg, incense, cedar, lotus and exotic woods; base notes are amber, musk, violet leaf and suede.

Terre D’Hermes

This Set includes a Pure Parfum 2.5 oz 75 ml Spray, 12.5 ml 0.42 oz mini Spray &Alcohol Free After-Shave Balm 1.35 oz 40 ml.

Dominated by cedar, the fragrance goes deeper with the sweetness of resins and the impalpable voluptuousness of benzoin.

Dolce & Gabbana The One

This set includes 3.3 oz 100 ml Eau de Toilette Spray a Shower gel 1.6 oz 50ml Aftershave Balm 1.5 oz 50 ml

The One for Men opens with sparkling notes of bergamot, coriander, and basil, the middle notes bring in cardamom, ginger, and neroli, while the base notes create a very masculine trace of cedar, ambergris, and tobacco.

Mont Blanc Legend Spirit

This Gift set includes a 3.4 oz 100 ml Eau de Toilette and mini 0.5oz 15 ml Spray, Aftershave Balm 3.3 oz 100 ml, in Gift set Box

Fragrance notes are pink peppercorn, bitter grapefruit, bergamot, lavender, cardamom, ozonic accord, white woods, oak moss, white musks.

Holiday Bundles at MaxAroma

Last week we had a poll on our Instagram and asked you if you’d like to see pocket perfume bundles and the majority of you said yes. I’m happy to say this week we have added many Holiday Bundles and we will add more.

They make a perfect stocking stuffer for holidays but also, they are great if you’d like to experience a brand but don’t know where to start. In that sense, you can gift them to yourself as a trial bundle. You will also save money by buying the bundle rather than buying the same 3 pocket perfumes and, who doesn’t want to save money, especially in the holiday season.

Each bundle comes with 3 pocket perfumes that are the best sellers of the brand. Here are some examples of what we currently have but remember we are adding more each week. Hurry up and get yours because these are limited edition and we have free shipping in the U.S.

Creed Bundle for Men includes:

Creed Green Irish Tweed Eau de Parfum 8 ml
Creed Bois du Portugal Eau de Parfum 8 ml
Creed Erolfa Eau de Parfum 8 ml

Chanel Bundle for Women Includes:

Chanel Chance EDP 8 ml
Chanel Coco Chanel EDP 8 ml
Chanel Chance Eau Vive EDP 8 ml

Atelier Cologne Bundle for Men & Women

Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme Cologne Absolue 8 ml
Atelier Cologne Mistral Patchouli Cologne Absolue 8 ml
Atelier Cologne Trefle Pur Cologne Absolue 8 ml

Whoever receives these as a gift will love it. They are great to toss in your bag, have in your carry on or just put on your vanity.

Happy Gifting!

October Empties

It’s the end of October so here is the list of our best selling pocket perfumes of the month:

YSL La Nuit De L’homme For Men

This seductive fragrance is a bold and sensual blend of Cardamom, Cedar, and Coumarin.

Full Bottle: $67.17

Pocket Perfume: $10.95

Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue For Women

This refreshingly feminine scent is a combination of Sicilian Citron, Jasmine, Granny Smith Apple, Musk, White Rose, and Amber.

Full Bottle: $53

Pocket Perfume: $9.99

Christian Dior Sauvage For Men

Fresh top notes of Calabria bergamot encounter ambroxan, obtained from precious ambergris, and its woody trail.

Full Bottle: $73.84

Pocket Perfume: Out Of Stock

Lancome La Vie Est Belle For Women

This designer fragrance has fruity flavors of black currant and pear, while the base is warm, gourmand and powdery due to almond-like accords of tonka bean, praline, patchouli, and vanilla.

Full Bottle: $88.90

Pocket Perfume: $9.99

Creed Green Irish Tweed For Men

This fresh and sporty men’s fragrance is a combination of Irish, Lemon Verbena, and Violet Leaf. One of our more inviting designer fragrances.

Full Bottle: Out Of Stock

Pocket Perfume: $24.99

Creed Tabarome For Men

This fresh and spicy fragrance is a combination of Bergamot, Tangerine, and Ginger.

Full Bottle: Out Of Stock

Pocket Perfume: Out Of Stock

Holiday Gift Guide Men’s Eddition

As promised here is the holiday gift guide for men. Hope you enjoy!

For The Sporty Guy on your list

This one is citrusy, woody and fresh. It’s not so strong that couldn’t be worn at the gym.

Why I love Voyage d’Hermes: Because it’s fresh, clean and none offensive.

For The One With Unique Taste

This is an oriental gourmand perfume that’s great for special occasion or a special person.

Why I love English Laundry Windsor: It’s a classic fragrance but it does not smell dated.

For The Young Guy on Your List

Another citrusy, musky and fresh spicy scent. It’s easy to pull off for a younger guy.

Why I love Mont Blanc Legend Spirit: It’s a fresh scent that will get them a lot of compliment and who doesn’t like compliments.

For The Classy Guy on Your List

This is a very classy and strong perfume. It’s not overwhelming but it’s long lasting on the skin.

Why I love Terre D’Hermes: This is one of my favorite scents on a man, you can never go wrong with this perfume.

For The Business Man on Your List

It has hints of coffee, woody and nutty. Also, it’s discontinued so it makes a great “rare” gift.

Why I love Givenchy Very Irresistible: Because it is simply a very yummy. It also makes a great first impression.

Holiday Gift Guide Women Edition

If you are like me, you are already making a list and adding gift ideas for each person. To help you out I made a holiday gift guide for every person on your list.

For The Young Girl in Your Life

This beautiful and delicious perfume comes with a lotion and a roller traveler perfume for your loved one to carry around.

Why I love Viva La Juicy: It definitely a compliment getter. It’s sweet and flirty but not overly sexual. Great for a younger person but I use it for myself too.

For The Girl With a Sweet Tooth

This Gift set is a perfect present. It comes in a makeup bag; with a scented soap and body lotion. It’s sweet, tropical and floral. It’s a great day perfume.

Why I love Bvlgari Omnia Paraiba: Other than the gorgeous bottle, I love it for the very summery scent. It’s guaranteed to make you happy.

For The Sporty Girl on Your List

You can’t go wrong with a fresh scent, especially with Light Blue. I’m yet to see someone who does not enjoy this scent. The set includes the body lotion and the shower gel as well.

Why I love D&G Light Blue: This universally loved scent is a winner (literally). Also, the color of the juice is light blue which makes it look so calming.

For The One With Unique Taste

This scent will never be mistaken with any other perfume. It’s floral, woody and balsamic at the same time. We do have different gift sets for you to pick from.

Why I love Thierry Mugler Alien: Simply put, t is unforgettable. Also, many people find it sexy.

For The Girly Girl on Your List

This is a sweet scent that everyone wants to have. She will fall in love with it immediately.

Why I love Vince Camuto: It is sophisticated yet fun. It’s great for winter and fall, but it’s not too heavy.