Heliodose by Marlou

Best Heliodose by Marlou Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Heliodose by Marlou is a floral fragrance defined by the tropical sweetness of tiare flower, enriched with an animalic indole note that brings depth and intensity. This is tempered by fresh green galbanum and a soft musk base, creating a balance between bright florals and a subtle, sensual earthiness. Those drawn to floral scents with an intriguing animalic twist and a musky, green undertone will find elements to explore here.

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Foul Play

Foul Play by Raconteur £129.17

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  • Key notes:
  • cypress
  • indole
  • iso-e-super
  • labdanum
  • leather
  • oud
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

For lovers of ball sports 
and those who don’t play by the rules

Orange blossom absolute, leather and musk. A scent that flouts perfumery convention (no top or middle notes) - made solely of base notes.

Defies authority. Doesn’t conform. Plays for meaning, not for score. Leads from own path, with tender heart. Not here for likes. Not here for follows. Works Hard. Plays Harder. Hard to catch. Harder to forget.

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Jasmin et Cigarette

Jasmin et Cigarette by Etat Libre d'Orange £129.17

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  • Key notes:
  • apricot
  • indole
  • jasmine
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • vintage/old school

A tribute to the woman who ruled the silver screen, seductive and elusive in hazy black and white. She passes through the night lea­ving behind a trail of smoke and jasmine, demanding to be approached yet remaining unapproachable. The essence of glamour, she is an icon who becomes an addiction…

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Musk Extreme

Musk Extreme by Perris Monte Carlo £133.33

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  • Key notes:
  • deer musk
  • indole
  • jasmine
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • unconventional
  • woody

This perfume is part of Peris 'perfume gold' collection celebrating the staple vintage materials.
Musk Extreme is a replica of the aromas and a dedication to animalic musks that were at the base of most perfumes before the era of synthetics. For instance, Chanel No 5's formula was around 1/3 of civet and 1/3 castoreum supporting its amazing floral ingredients. In Musk Extreme Perris pay tribute to vintage civet and deer musk, mixing powdery aldehydes, orris and molecules that are the same as those giving the unique sensual (or even naughty) aroma to animals' secretions (but are now synthesized in a lab rather than taken from animals).
Try the perfume at Bloom and also we have specimens of deer and beaver pouches for educational purposes. Curious noses can sniff the perfume history and compare it to modern ethical replicas of these materials.

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Oud in White

Oud in White by Laboratorio Olfattivo £141.67

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  • Key notes:
  • cambodian oud
  • indole
  • jasmine
  • labdanum
  • osmanthus
  • oud
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

A battle royale between jasmine and oud, where everyone’s a winner. Oud in White opens on a zest of pear, ginger, and raspberry, before revealing its true intentions with jasmine sambac’s shocking sensuality. Peachy osmanthus fleshes out the fleshiness, and resinous labdanum and milky sandalwood makes the slide into leathery Cambodian oud irresistible. Between the twinned forces of indolic jasmine and barnyardy oud, this one’s for connoisseurs of the finer side of skank.

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V.I.T.R.I.O.L.

V.I.T.R.I.O.L. by Maqueda £241.67

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  • Key notes:
  • burnt rubber
  • civet
  • cucumber
  • indole
  • olive oil
  • rose
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • unconventional

Separately, the aromas of rose, pear, patchouli, strawberry, vanilla and sandalwood are objectively appealing. But combined with fecal civet, rotting cucumber and burnt rubber, V.I.T.R.I.O.L. evokes the odour of a garbage dump where a man is digging his own grave.

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Divine Dancer

Divine Dancer by Exaltatum £108.33

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  • Key notes:
  • champaca
  • galbanum
  • magnolia
  • musk
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • violet
  • violet leaf
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • vintage/old school

I was inspired while visiting Kew Gardens in London in May. Every May there are hundreds of blooming magnolia trees in different sorts, sizes, scents and colours. Usually it is a very rainy season and my inspiration was to create a scent of the water and rain on magnolia trees.  

The symbol of this modern perfume is an American modern dance pioneer Ruth St. Denis. She is not only a very talented performer, but also very feminine. 

Divine Dancer is an ethereal, watercoloured, light, fresh, feminine floral perfume. It is modern and vivacious fruity floral scent .

The Divine Dancer perfume is dedicated to one of the first American modern dance and ballet performers Ruth St. Denis.

Her vibrant and spirited art of dance, influenced by the East and South Asia, her divine body move and incredible costumes made Ruth St. Denis a worldwide well known star. Her body projects as Temple of femininity. 

When the dancer emerged from the darkness of the stage, her presence was immediately captivating, the air suddenly fragrant with her appearance. Adorned in jewels from head to toe, radiant in a special gold sari, her hair crowned in jasmine, she is an embodiment of divine feminine, mirroring the images of goddesses of Lakshmi and Saraswati but with the talented Ruth St. Denis touch of modern dance and ballet movement.

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002 Isola Neroli

002 Isola Neroli by Bon Parfumeur £45.83

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • lily-of-the-valley
  • musk
  • neroli
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • green

A contemporary orange blossom cologne.

Perfumer for 002: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni. 

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101 Parisian Bouquet

101 Parisian Bouquet by Bon Parfumeur £50.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • lily-of-the-valley
  • musk
  • rose
  • turkish rose
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral

A bright, multi faceted, spring-like floral with a citrus edge featuring sweet Turkish roses.

Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story.

Try 101 for an effervescent bouquet of pink flowers.

Perfumer: Alexandra Monet 

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Alamut

Alamut by Lorenzo Villoresi £116.67

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • musk
  • orange blossom
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

Heaven on earth: Alamut.

If we were to believe Marco Polo’s story - Alamut was the fortress and headquarters of the order of assassins. In Alamut among other things, according to Marco, the new recruits could experience the demo version of heaven. An assassin to be would be inebriates by some potion (even though Marco never mention which drug it was, highly likely it was hashish). Then the recruit would be taken to a pleasure garden with drinks, food and beautiful maiden. Afterwards the head of the order would explain that absolute loyalty and fearless determination would guarantee an afterlife of this kind.

Lorenzo Villorezi’s Alamut is an intense sensual rose resting on a cloud of ambergris.

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Arabesque

Arabesque by Ormonde Jayne £162.50

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  • Key notes:
  • musk
  • oud
  • rose
  • saffron
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

Arabesque takes you on a journey through the enchanting and mystical Middle East by way of flowers, fruits and woods entwined together. Inspired by the most beautifully carved arabesque's of Islamic art. A heart of rose and jasmine absolute dance together to create a sense of well-being and serenity while patchouli and oud transports you to another world.

About Heliodose by Marlou

How does Heliodose differ from other floral fragrances with indole?
Heliodose combines the tropical tiare flower with green galbanum and a soft musk base, creating a balance between fresh and animalic notes. Other indole-rich florals often lean more heavily into either smoky, leathery, or oud elements, making Heliodose distinct in its tropical floral and musky green harmony.
What role does galbanum play in Heliodose's scent profile?
Galbanum adds a sharp, green, and slightly resinous freshness that contrasts with the creamy tropical tiare and the animalic indole. This green note brings clarity and brightness, preventing the fragrance from becoming overly sweet or heavy.
Can I expect Heliodose to be heavily musky or animalic?
Heliodose features a subtle musk base that supports the floral notes without dominating them, and indole adds a mild animalic facet. The overall effect is balanced rather than overpowering, combining softness with a hint of sensuality.