7 Best Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy Dupes

Dolce and Gabbana Pour Femme Review

Pour Femme by Dolce and Gabbana is undoubtedly the best Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy Clone available in the market. This is hardly surprising since the two scents share several similarities. First released in 1992, the quintessentially feminine perfume was relaunched in 2012 following some “fine-tuning.”

The rich floral composition echoes the original’s neroli head notes, plus velvety jasmine and sweet orange blossom accords at the core. Though not as complex as Kilian, it also features the original’s distinctive sweet smell and sensual vibe.

Dolce and Gabanna’s blend of raspberry, citrus, neroli, orange blossom, and jasmine is anchored by a base of powdery marshmallow, vanilla, heliotrope, and sandalwood. The warm base provides depth while enriching the juicy, sweet raspberry opening.

A sensual fragrance that comes highly recommended, it’s long-lasting, not too strong, and costs much less than Kilian’s perfume. If you love sweet, fruity, fresh-floral scents, this is a must-have.

Velvet Vanilla By Mancera Review

While this is not an exact replica of Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy—it’s more complex and features blackcurrant, pear, and cloves in addition to pepper and citrus —the Pierre Montale composition comes pretty close. 

Velvet Vanilla delivers the same gourmand experience accentuated by citrusy-floral undertones. It also sports an impressive staying power and dries down to a dense powdery trail—the same as Kilian.

But more than that, this vanilla-forward perfume incorporates pear and angelica accords, transforming it into a distinctive and compelling scent. Men are drawn to vanilla scents. As such, if you want to seduce your significant other or attract a potential mate, Velvet Vanilla presents a potent weapon.

Mancera’s formulation is a gender-neutral fragrance made with high-quality components. The cologne smells fantastic and sports a creamy bubblegum/sweet candy essence. It has a playful yet sensual aroma that makes you irresistible. 

Though not headache-inducing, Velvet Vanilla perfume might appear overly sweet to some users.

Pacifica Silver Moon Review

Pacifica Beauty prides itself on using clean and non-toxic natural ingredients. Unsurprisingly, wearing silver moon evokes the experience of sitting underneath a cozy blanket while staring at a crescent-shaped moon. 

A voluptuous and creamy vanilla dominates this warm, long-lasting fragrance. The vanilla is accentuated by slight touches of almonds and spices. 

This perfume is all about transformation. Vanilla accords relate to strength, while almond notes provide anchorage. On their part, spices are for regeneration.

Boldly refreshing, the sweet, airy perfume smells terrific, lasts fairly long, and is super affordable. These features make the under $30 fragrance a great go-to scent for everyday wear. 

And the best part? It comes in a recyclable perfume bottle and contains no parabens, phthalates, or propylene glycol.

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Pin Up Review

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Classique Pin Up is a Love Don’t Be Shy Kilian smell-alike without a corresponding price tag. The amber vanilla scent was developed by Fabrice Pellegrin and released in 2020. It features an intoxicating orange blossom scent that lingers on after the initial spritz, resting gently on the skin.

Sweet marshmallow, orange blossom, and vanilla are the dominant notes in this delicious yet subtly spicy perfume that leaves you craving more. It opens rather assertively owing to the citron-ginger combo but soon mellows into a sweet, fluffy/powdery essence. If you want a daily fragrance with good staying power, this is spot on. 

Classique Pin Up comes in a pretty girly bottle and makes a great spring/summer scent.

Oriana Parfums De Marly Review

If the price of the original is not a deterrent, and you are merely looking for something similar, then you should check out Oriana. This super sweet, undeniably gourmand composition goes head to head with Love Don’t Be Shy in a battle that appears to pit equals against each other.

Oriana opens delightfully with uplifting and juicy citrus accords leading to a floral heart with joyful orange blossom, a note integral to Love Don’t Be Shy’s character. At the base, you’ll find milk cream, marshmallow, ambrette, and musk. While not a Kilian dead ringer, the powdery sweet, addictive, sensual nuances are remarkably similar to the Chantilly cream responsible for the perfume’s softness and gourmand essence. 

This luxurious fragrance comes in a deep pink sculpted flacon adorned with a similar colored tassel. It is absolutely gorgeous! 

Flowerbomb Nectar Viktor And Rolf Review

Now this one is no cheapie, and it’s not inspired by Kilian’s Love Don’t Be Shy per se. It’s a designer fragrance offering the Love Don’t Be Shy experience, albeit with a slight twist. Released in 2018, Flowerbomb Nectar is a more potent interpretation of the beloved Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum.

Flowerbomb Nectar ticks the boxes when it comes to aroma (it smells fantastic!), performance, and note similarity with Kilian’s perfume. Nonetheless, the cologne’s unique personality still stands out.

For starters, the opening includes cassis and gunpowder in addition to zesty bergamot, while the ubiquitous marshmallow is absent. Additionally, Tonka bean, patchouli, and benzoin help ground the fragrance with their warm, inviting scent.

This intense fragrance is best for nighttime or winter/fall wear and will appeal to those who prefer less sweet offerings. It performs exceptionally and will definitely get you noticed.

For a designer fragrance, it doesn’t come with a hefty price tag for a designer fragrance—at least not like Kilian’s.

Nobile 1942 Perdizione Perfume Review

Perdizione was introduced in 2016. It’s slightly different from Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy but still retains some notable overlaps. 

Here, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and neroli at the core play a dominant role while vanilla lurks in the background. The Eau de Parfum is less sugary and lacks the caramel accord, but vanilla and musk are on hand to give the perfume a sweet vibe.

This fragrance welcomes you with the refreshing, zingy bergamot and grapefruit accords. Soon, these yield to a floral core brimming with orange blossom, turning the scent into a sparkly sensual concoction that evokes a summer night. Finally, a musky vanilla base with hints of wood ends the fragrance progression.

Of note is the beautiful orange blossom accord. It’s so delectable, creamy, and refreshing, yet it stays elegant and sexy. Moreover, the zesty citrus accents balance out the syrupy sweetness, ensuring it doesn’t become cloyingly sweet. 

For someone looking for something in the general direction of Kilian Love Don’t Be Shy, this cologne will fit the bill. It’s also less expensive though you’ll still spend upwards of $100.