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Perfumes like Synthetic Jungle

Frédéric Malle Synthetic Jungle is unisex, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Green hyacinth, blackcurrant and basil, a lush garden. Notes: blackcurrant, hyacinth, lily of the valley, basil, oakmoss. Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer.

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1. DiptyqueNicheFor women€€€
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   Eau Rose

   A fresh garden rose with lychee, light and dewy like a morning bouquet. Shares blackcurrant with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: damask rose, lychee, blackcurrant, musk, cedar · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
2. AmouageNicheFor men€€€€
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   Memoir Man

   Absinthe, wormwood and leather, dark and contemplative. Shares basil, oakmoss with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: absinthe, mint, basil, incense, rose, leather, oakmoss · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. ByredoNicheFor women€€€
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   Inflorescence

   Freesia, magnolia and lily of the valley, a spring bouquet. Shares lily of the valley with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: freesia, rose, lily of the valley, magnolia, jasmine · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
4. XerjoffNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Accento

   Pineapple, hyacinth and iris with vanilla, fruity and floral. Shares hyacinth with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: pineapple, hyacinth, iris, vanilla, amber · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn
5. CreedNicheFor men€€€€
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   Aventus

   Smoky pineapple and birch, the scent of success and confidence. Shares blackcurrant, oakmoss with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: pineapple, blackcurrant, birch, patchouli, oakmoss, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
6. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Ylang 49

   Ylang-ylang and gardenia over mossy wood, a tropical chypre. Shares oakmoss with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: ylang-ylang, gardenia, oakmoss, patchouli, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer · office-safe
7. Serge LutensNicheFor women€€€
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   Tubéreuse Criminelle

   Tuberose with menthol and orange blossom, dangerous white flowers. Shares hyacinth with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: tuberose, menthol, orange blossom, jasmine, clove, hyacinth · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer
8. Vilhelm ParfumerieNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Basilico & Fellini

   Basil, lemon and vetiver in an Italian film garden. Shares basil with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: basil, lemon, cardamom, vetiver, bergamot, clove · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe

Similar and cheaper

1. ByredoNicheUnisex€€€
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   Lil Fleur

   Blackcurrant rose with mandarin and amber, a small flower. Shares blackcurrant with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: rose, blackcurrant, saffron, mandarin, leather, vanilla, cashmeran · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
2. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheUnisex€€€
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   Aqua Universalis

   Fresh laundry drying in the sun, citrus and white musk, endlessly clean. Shares lily of the valley with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: bergamot, lemon, lily of the valley, sweet pea, white musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. Essential ParfumsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Bois Impérial

   Vetiver and patchouli with basil, modern woods. Shares basil with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: vetiver, patchouli, akigalawood, basil, cypress, amber · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn, winter · office-safe
4. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Dryad

   Galbanum, oakmoss and narcissus, a wild green forest spirit. Shares oakmoss with Synthetic Jungle.

   Notes: galbanum, oakmoss, narcissus, clary sage, tarragon, orange · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring · 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.