Alternatives

Perfumes like Endymion

Penhaligon's Endymion is for men, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Coffee, lavender and leather, a classic barbershop with an espresso. Notes: lavender, coffee, sage, leather, nutmeg. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe.

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1. InitioNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Oud for Greatness

   Saffron, oud and lavender, bold and powerful. Shares nutmeg, lavender with Endymion.

   Notes: saffron, nutmeg, lavender, oud, patchouli, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. Floris LondonNicheFor men€€€
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   No. 89

   Lavender, neroli and sandalwood, a classic English gentleman. Shares lavender with Endymion.

   Notes: lavender, neroli, bergamot, sandalwood, oakmoss · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
3. Parfum d'EmpireNicheUnisex€€€
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   Fougère Bengale

   Lavender, tobacco and hay, a warm vintage barbershop. Shares lavender with Endymion.

   Notes: lavender, tobacco, tonka, hay, vanilla, coumarin · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
4. FrapinNicheUnisex€€€
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   1270

   Cognac, cocoa and coffee from a real cognac house. Shares coffee with Endymion.

   Notes: cognac, raisin, cocoa, coffee, vanilla · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
5. CreedNicheFor men€€€€
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   Bois du Portugal

   Cedar, sandalwood and lavender, a classic gentleman's woods. Shares lavender with Endymion.

   Notes: bergamot, cedar, sandalwood, lavender, vetiver, ambergris · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
6. Tom Ford Private BlendNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Café Rose

   Rose with coffee and incense, a dark café. Shares coffee with Endymion.

   Notes: rose, coffee, incense, patchouli, saffron · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. D.S. & DurgaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Burning Barbershop

   Lime, lavender and smoke, a barbershop on fire. Shares lavender with Endymion.

   Notes: lime, lavender, smoke, vanilla, mint, hay · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
8. Parfums MDCIUltra-nicheFor men€€€€€
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   Invasion Barbare

   Lavender, ginger and vanilla, a sophisticated barbarian. Shares lavender with Endymion.

   Notes: lavender, ginger, cardamom, vanilla, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.