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Perfumes like Ilio

Diptyque Ilio is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Prickly pear and iris in Mediterranean sun, a summer on a Greek island. Notes: prickly pear, bergamot, iris, jasmine, musk. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe.

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1. CreedNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Millésime Impérial

   Sea salt and melon with iris, a sunny Mediterranean coast. Shares iris, musk, bergamot with Ilio.

   Notes: sea salt, melon, iris, musk, bergamot, marine notes, lemon · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
2. Memo ParisNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Inlé

   Osmanthus and tea by a quiet lake in Myanmar. Shares jasmine, bergamot, musk with Ilio.

   Notes: osmanthus, jasmine, tea, maté, bergamot, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. Frédéric MalleNicheFor women€€€€
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   Iris Poudre

   Powdery iris and aldehydes, a silk scarf and a pearl necklace. Shares iris, musk with Ilio.

   Notes: iris, aldehydes, vanilla, musk, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter, spring · office-safe
4. L'Artisan ParfumeurNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mûre et Musc

   Blackberries and musk, the sweet nostalgia of childhood summers. Shares musk, bergamot with Ilio.

   Notes: blackberry, musk, bergamot, mandarin, lemon · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
5. InitioNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Atomic Rose

   A bright modern rose with vanilla and musk. Shares bergamot, musk, jasmine with Ilio.

   Notes: rose, bergamot, vanilla, musk, jasmine, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn
6. Ex NihiloNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Blue Talisman

   Pear and ginger over clean musk, fresh and bright. Shares bergamot, musk with Ilio.

   Notes: pear, bergamot, ginger, musk, ambroxan · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
7. ZoologistUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Dragonfly

   Sweet pea, rice and iris by a calm pond. Shares iris, musk with Ilio.

   Notes: sweet pea, rice, iris, lotus, green notes, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
8. AmouageNicheFor women€€€€
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   Dia Woman

   Peach, rose and iris with frankincense, a soft powdery light. Shares iris, musk with Ilio.

   Notes: peach, rose, iris, frankincense, 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.