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Dossier Perfumes: Every Scent and the Designer Fragrance It Is Inspired By

A guide to every Dossier perfume: what each one smells like, the designer or niche fragrance it is inspired by, and which to buy first.

Published October 7, 2026 by SCNTMIX

Five Dossier bottles in a row: Ambery Saffron, Woody Sandalwood, Ambery Cherry, Floral Marshmallow and Citrus Ginger.
Five Dossier bottles in a row: Ambery Saffron, Woody Sandalwood, Ambery Cherry, Floral Marshmallow and Citrus Ginger.

Short answer: Dossier makes affordable perfumes that are each its own impression of a famous designer or niche scent, and it names the inspiration on every bottle. The most popular are Dossier Ambery Saffron (inspired by Baccarat Rouge 540), Dossier Woody Sandalwood (Santal 33), Dossier Ambery Cherry (Lost Cherry) and Dossier Woody Vanilla (Kayali Vanilla 28).

Dossier is a US fragrance brand that sells clean, vegan Eaux de Parfum at a fraction of designer prices. Its scents are named by family and key note, like Ambery Saffron or Woody Sandalwood, which makes the range easy to browse. We profile 64 Dossier fragrances on SCNTMIX, each linked to the original it is inspired by.

Which Dossier perfume should you buy?

The best Dossier perfumes, and what they are inspired by

Dossier Ambery Saffron bottle

Dossier Ambery Saffron Inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

What it smells like: saffron and orange blossom up top, jasmine, plum and cedarwood in the heart, and oakmoss, fir resin and amber in the dry-down.

Best for: fall and winter.

Compare: see every Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 dupe we track.

Dossier Woody Sandalwood bottle

Dossier Woody Sandalwood Inspired by Le Labo Santal 33

What it smells like: violet leaf and cardamom up top, orris, ambrox, cedarwood and cypriol in the heart, and musk, sandalwood and amber in the dry-down.

Best for: fall, winter and spring.

Compare: see every Le Labo Santal 33 dupe we track.

Dossier Ambery Cherry bottle

Dossier Ambery Cherry Inspired by Tom Ford Lost Cherry

What it smells like: cherry, almond and cinnamon up top, clove, rose, jasmine and plum in the heart, and peru balsam, tonka bean and vanilla in the dry-down.

Best for: fall and winter.

Compare: see every Tom Ford Lost Cherry dupe we track.

Dossier Powdery Tobacco bottle

Dossier Powdery Tobacco Inspired by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

What it smells like: tobacco, ginger and apricot up top, honey, vanilla and cacao in the heart, and tonka bean, dried fruits and blond wood in the dry-down.

Best for: fall and winter.

Compare: see every Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille dupe we track.

Dossier Woody Vanilla bottle

Dossier Woody Vanilla Inspired by Kayali Vanilla 28

What it smells like: davana and milk up top, jasmine, lily of the valley and brown sugar in the heart, and vanilla, patchouli, labdanum and tonka bean in the dry-down.

Best for: fall, winter and spring.

Compare: see every Kayali Vanilla 28 dupe we track.

Dossier Ambery Vanilla bottle

Dossier Ambery Vanilla Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium

What it smells like: mandarin, pear, pink pepper and licorice up top, jasmine and orange blossom in the heart, and cedarwood, patchouli, vanilla and coffee in the dry-down.

Best for: fall and winter.

Compare: see every Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium dupe we track.

Dossier Fruity Almond bottle

Dossier Fruity Almond Inspired by Carolina Herrera Good Girl

What it smells like: almond and peach up top, orris, orange blossom and tuberose in the heart, and tonka bean, vanilla and cacao in the dry-down.

Best for: spring and summer.

Compare: see every Carolina Herrera Good Girl dupe we track.

Dossier Aromatic Star Anise bottle

Dossier Aromatic Star Anise Inspired by Dior Sauvage

What it smells like: bergamot, pepper and star anise up top, lavender, nutmeg and geranium in the heart, and patchouli, amberwood and vetiver in the dry-down.

Best for: spring, summer and fall.

Compare: see every Dior Sauvage dupe we track.

Dossier Citrus Ginger bottle

Dossier Citrus Ginger Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel

What it smells like: peppermint, lemon and ginger up top, vetiver, pink pepper and nutmeg in the heart, and sandalwood, incense and cedarwood in the dry-down.

Best for: spring and summer.

Compare: see every Chanel Bleu de Chanel dupe we track.

Dossier Musky Oakmoss bottle

Dossier Musky Oakmoss Inspired by Creed Aventus

What it smells like: apple, pineapple and bergamot up top, rose, birch and patchouli in the heart, and musk, oakmoss and amber in the dry-down.

Best for: spring, summer and fall.

Compare: see every Creed Aventus dupe we track.

Dossier Gourmand Latte bottle

Dossier Gourmand Latte Inspired by Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte

What it smells like: milk and caramel up top, brown sugar and white flowers in the heart, and vanilla, tonka bean and musk in the dry-down.

Best for: fall, winter and spring.

Compare: see every Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte dupe we track.

Dossier Floral Marshmallow bottle

Dossier Floral Marshmallow Inspired by Kilian Love, don't be shy

What it smells like: marshmallow, neroli and bergamot up top, orange blossom, honeysuckle, jasmine and orris in the heart, and amber, vanilla and musk in the dry-down.

Best for: spring, summer and fall.

Compare: see every Kilian Love, don't be shy dupe we track.

Every Dossier perfume and its inspiration

Ambery

Gourmand

Woody

Floral

Fruity

Powdery

Spicy

Musky

Citrus

Aquatic

Aromatic

Fougère

Frequently asked questions

Are Dossier perfumes dupes?

Dossier calls them impressions: each scent is its own take on a well-known perfume, and Dossier names that perfume on the product page. They are not exact copies, so expect a simpler composition than the original.

What is the best Dossier perfume?

Ambery Saffron, Dossier's take on Baccarat Rouge 540, is the best-known. Woody Sandalwood and Ambery Cherry are close behind.

How long do Dossier perfumes last?

Most are Eaux de Parfum with moderate longevity, usually around six to eight hours. The ambery and gourmand scents last longest; the citrus and aquatic ones fade sooner.

Where can I compare Dossier with the originals?

Every bottle above links to its original's dupe page, where you can compare it with other dupes. See the Dossier brand page for every bottle and the Dupe Finder for more.

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