Is Aromers No 63 Bad Boy a dupe of Carolina Herrera Bad Boy?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A mainstream crowd-pleaser with a spicy-sweet punch. The cacao and warm tonka bean set it apart from generic blue scents, making it a playful, youthful, and seductive choice for evenings and cooler days.
Bad Boy's peppery, cocoa-tinged woody signature translates fairly well here, though the tonka-cocoa base is noticeably sweeter and simpler than the original's more balanced, slightly bitter cocoa-tonka finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The spicy warmth, cacao, and sweet tonka make this a standout in cooler months and evenings, while the citrus and pepper bring enough freshness for spring. It can be heavy for high heat, so less optimal for summer.
Occasions
Best for dates and nights out due to its sweet, warm, slightly seductive vibe. Works casually and for some offices if applied lightly, but is too bold and gourmand for sporty or very formal settings.
Seasons
A warm, spiced woody-gourmand scent suited to cooler months, matching the original's night-out reputation.
Occasions
Built for dates and nights out with friends rather than the office, with enough presence for an evening.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Cedar, Pepper, Tonka Bean
Adds dark chocolate and sage, drops bergamot and cacao pod
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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