Love, Don't Be Shy

This version of Love, Don't Be Shy opens with a soft citrus-neroli sparkle before settling into the orange blossom, honeysuckle, jasmine, iris and rose heart that made the original such a beloved gourmand-floral. The marshmallow-vanilla-orange blossom accord that fans and dupe-makers alike single out as the fragrance's defining feature comes through clearly here, giving a pillowy, sweet character that's instantly recognisable. Vanilla, marshmallow, caramel, amber and musk build a comforting, addictive base that captures the spirit of Kilian's signature well. Interestingly, even the original has a reputation in the community for underwhelming longevity given its price, with many wearers reporting it fading within four to five hours - this dupe follows a similar pattern, if slightly quicker still, meaning the gap in real-world wear time is smaller here than with most dupes on this list. A genuinely close, wearable take on one of Kilian's most talked-about releases.