Mancera · Eau de parfum

Fragrances that smell like Instant Crush

Instant Crush by Mancera is an eau de parfum that opens on saffron, ginger and mandarin orange and settles into sandalwood, oakmoss and vanilla. It reads mostly woody and clean on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are amberwood and white musk, in the oriental floral family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.

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The 10 closest in the collection

Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.

1.Chloé
Nomade
75%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2018
Both have sandalwood, oakmoss and white musk.
From $115 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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2.Rabanne
Olympea
73%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have sandalwood, vanilla and jasmine.
Price at retailer
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3.Calvin Klein
Obsession
73%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 1985
Both have sandalwood, oakmoss and vanilla.
From $71 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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4.Lancôme
Idôle
72%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2019
Both have vanilla, white musk and rose.
From $128 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
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5.Mancera
Cedrat Boise
71%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2011
Both have sandalwood, oakmoss and vanilla.
From $135 for 60 ml (2 oz)
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6.Valentino
Voce Viva
71%
Very similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2020
Both have sandalwood, oakmoss and vanilla.
From $108 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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7.Creed
Absolu Aventus
69%
Similar · Eau de parfum · For men
Both have oakmoss, vanilla and rose.
From $450 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
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8.Creed
Aventus
69%
Similar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2010
Both have oakmoss, vanilla and rose.
From $270 for 30 ml (1 oz)
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9.Nishane
Ani
66%
Similar · Extrait de parfum · For anyone
Both have sandalwood, vanilla and rose.
From $260 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
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10.Byredo
Black Saffron
66%
Similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone
Both have rose and saffron.
From $235 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
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For less

Cheaper alternatives to Instant Crush

Close in notes and style, for a lot less. Similar, not identical: try a sample if you can.

Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man
Shares 6 notes
$50 for 105 ml vs $135 for 60 ml: about 79% less per ml
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Yves Saint Laurent
Opium
Shares 5 notes
$92 for 50 ml vs $135 for 60 ml: about 18% less per ml
Shop at Sephora (opens the store in a new tab)
Elizabeth Arden
5th Avenue
Shares 5 notes
$47 for 30 ml vs $135 for 60 ml: about 30% less per ml
Shop at Macy's (opens the store in a new tab)

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