Inspired by the haptic qualities of velvet and red wine, Chateau de Velours is a-swirl with red fruits. Raspberry, blackcurrant and wild strawberry blur their berry best with the boozy plumminess of davana. Honey and chocolate imbue this eau de parfum with animalic sweetness. Oakmoss and patchouli suggest the subtle earthiness of Pinot Noir, without interrupting the smoothness.
Best House of BŌ Ave Maria by House of BO Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
House of BŌ Ave Maria blends creamy gardenia and Indonesian jasmine with fresh neroli and juicy pear, enriched by warm cashmeran and oak. The addition of wine and rain notes introduces a unique atmospheric moisture and depth, while subtle leather adds a refined edge. Those drawn to floral yet complex compositions with a hint of gourmand and woody undertones will find this perfume distinctive and layered.
Aphrodite by SweDoft £91.67
- Key notes:
- gardenia
- neroli
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- woody
This perfume goddess wields two green swords: one of gardenia, one of neroli.
Real swords make a 'whoosh' sound, but here the perfume equivalents produce two beautiful currents that spiral around each other: the creamy hay-like trail of gardenia, and the sharp green citrus of neroli.
Bain de Midi by Maison Matine £50.00
- Key notes:
- coconut
- gardenia
- tiare flower
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- spicy
A technicolour tropical bouquet of gardenia, tiare and ylang ylang. A happy dance accompanied by coconut and vanilla, with a little musk cha-cha-cha.
Delirium by Wesker £183.33
- Key notes:
- champaca
- frangipani
- gardenia
- jasmine
- narcissus
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Delirium is a voluptuous bouquet of tropical abandon: decadent gardenia, heady jasmine, honeyed champaca, ripe narcissus, creamy frangipani and delicate white lotus. Blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, every breath is an addictive journey into the blissful unknown. With Delirium, the wearer becomes the dreamer and the dream, lost in a world where anything is possible.
Le Grand Jeu (Dolled up) by Voyages Imaginaires £145.83
- Key notes:
- coconut
- gardenia
- tuberose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Le Grand Jeu literally big game, but really it means dolled up for some big date, event or adventure.
A beautiful white floral perfume sentered around gardenia and tuberose.
Somehow a porpular choice of the brides to be.
All Voyages Imaginaires perfumes are made with only natural ingredients and organic wheat alcohol.
Perilla Peach & Ginger by NuWilds £66.67
- Key notes:
- cumin
- gardenia
- ginger
- lime
- milky nuance
- peach
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
Perilla Peach & Ginger is inspired by a Hunan summer drink of lime, herbs and honeyed fruit, served in a green glass jar as a little ritual against the heat. This vivid EdP opens on a lively burst of Thai lime and aromatic perilla leaf (shiso), layered with warm ginger and ripe peach. Gentle gardenia melts into a clean trail of white musk and warm labdanum.
Perfumer: Liu Yang
PG21.1 Orchidivy by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale £116.67
- Key notes:
- gardenia
- ivy
- raspberry
- tomato leaves
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- green
- woody
Conjuring the Garden of Eden by way of a supernatural green vanilla. A scent so sylvan it will feel as if you have wrapped yourself in verdant ivy. Gardenia deepens the green tones as tomato leaves bring a rich earthyness. Tonka beans are warm and creamy while red juicy raspberry contrasts for a vibrant edge.
Tubereuse Absolue Extrait by Perris Monte Carlo £208.33
- Key notes:
- galbanum
- gardenia
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
In the aromatic universe, tuberose lounges between the themes of lush creamy white floral, surprisingly bitter hay-like green and sharp spicy.
Perris is fascinated by nature’s fragrant treasures, and make perfume materials THE story of each of their perfumes. So much so, that they experiment with the same perfume material in two different perfume architectures: eau de parfum and extait.
How does this work? Tubereuse Abolue EdP is a sweet luscious bloom. On the extrait version, the darker earthier side of tuberose is encouraged with cedarwood, vetiver, and aggressively green galbanum.
Veiled Ambergris by NuWilds £66.67
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- gardenia
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- transparent
- unconventional
- woody
Ambergris has long been revered as one of the most precious materials in classical perfume, owing to its beguiling complexity. Musky, marine and earthy, this digestive byproduct of the sperm whale is known as “floating gold”. Veiled Ambergris unfolds on an abstracted bouquet of plum blossom, gardenia and rose, made more insinuating with the overripeness of mimosa. Gradually, ambergris makes itself known, its animalic resonance deepened with musk and castoreum.
Perfumer: Jin Yongshan
Château de Velours by Insenf £104.17
- Key notes:
- dark chocolate
- raspberry
- wine
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
Moon Coat by Space Fluid £191.67
- Key notes:
- coffee
- cognac
- coriander
- immortelle
- patchouli
- suede
- tobacco
- wine
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Moonlight on wet cobblestones. A bottle of white wine in the pocket of a suede coat. White flowers and kissed skin. Cherries and cigarette smoke linger on warm hair. The punks are in charge.
About House of BŌ Ave Maria by House of BO
- How does House of BŌ Ave Maria differ from these similar fragrances?
- Ave Maria combines gardenia, jasmine, and neroli with unusual notes like pear, wine, and rain for a complex, atmospheric scent. Many on this list share gardenia or leather but lack the wine and rain notes that give Ave Maria its distinctive freshness and depth.
- Which fragrances here are best for someone who prefers less sweet perfumes?
- Aphrodite and Almond Suede offer fresher or cleaner profiles with less emphasis on sweetness. Aphrodite focuses on fresh gardenia and neroli, while Almond Suede adds herbal and nutty notes alongside leather.
- Are any of these fragrances more intense or beastly compared to Ave Maria?
- Forgive Me and 107 Nappa Tuberosa are more intense with leathery, animalic, and spicy facets. Château de Velours also has a rich, gourmand sweetness with wine and dark chocolate, providing a deeper, more sensual experience.









