Best Not A Perfume Superdose Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 10 affordable alternatives to Not A Perfume Superdose by Juliette Has A Gun. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to Not A Perfume Superdose by Juliette Has A Gun are: 1. Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules (63% match), 2. By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela (58% match), 3. Angels' Share by By Kilian (45% match), 4. Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif by Chanel (44% match), 5. Alien by Mugler (43% match).
Accord Profile
Amber
100%
Woody
70%
Musky
60%
Balsamic
50%
Warm Spicy
30%
Affordable Alternatives
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AmberWoodyMusky
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AmberWoodyMuskyBalsamicWarm Spicy
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AmberWoodyWarm Spicy
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AmberWoodyMuskyBalsamicWarm Spicy
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AmberWoodyMuskyBalsamicWarm Spicy
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AmberWoodyMuskyBalsamic
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Community Sentiment Pulse — Not A Perfume Superdose
Mixed66 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
5.5
/10
Not A Perfume Superdose is divisive within the community, with highly variable experiences based on individual anosmia to ambroxan. While some find it an addictive salty-musky fragrance with good projection, others cannot smell it at all on their skin or experience rapid nose blindness, despite others around them detecting it clearly. The scent character itself is polarizing, with some finding it unpleasant.
Positive
- Unique salty ambergris musk scent profile
- Strong projection that others can detect easily
- Good for layering with other fragrances
Negative
- Highly polarizing - many cannot smell it on themselves due to ambroxan content
- Causes rapid nose blindness for some wearers
- Potential nausea or overwhelming effect for sensitive individuals
- Divisive scent character - some describe as burning tires rather than pleasant
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dupes for Not A Perfume Superdose?+
The top dupes for Not A Perfume Superdose by Juliette Has A Gun ranked by accord-and-note similarity: Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules (63% match); By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela (58% match); Angels' Share by By Kilian (45% match). Each match score reflects overlap in accord profile plus shared notes from Not A Perfume Superdose's pyramid.
Are dupes of Not A Perfume Superdose worth buying?+
Dupes target the same accord/note profile at a lower price. The trade-offs are usually shorter longevity, weaker projection, and simpler note development. The original Not A Perfume Superdose scores 5.5/10 with 66 Reddit opinions, so you have a baseline to compare against.
How similar are these dupes to Not A Perfume Superdose?+
Similarity is scored as: accord cosine (40 points), shared notes (30), curated similar-perfumes list (20), and rating proximity (10). A score of 70+ means a strong match; 50–70 is noticeable similarity with its own character; below 50 is a distant cousin.
What accords should I look for in a Not A Perfume Superdose dupe?+
Prioritize these accords when evaluating a dupe: Amber (100%), Woody (70%), Musky (60%), Balsamic (50%). The closer a candidate's accord strengths match, the closer it'll smell.