Fragrance Dupes and Clones Explained

A clone is a fragrance built to smell like a specific original, usually at a lower price; several Middle Eastern and clone houses (Armaf, Lattafa, Afnan, Al Haramain, Maison Alhambra and others) are known for them. A dupe is any fragrance people say smells close to another, intended or not. Owners regularly note that clones can differ in the dry-down, performance and batch consistency.

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