Best Parfum d'Empire Un Bel Amour D’été by Parfum d Empire Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Parfum d'Empire Un Bel Amour D’été is a floral-oriental fragrance combining ylang ylang, gardenia, and champaca with warm spice elements like cumin and turmeric. It balances creamy sandalwood and velvety vanilla with fresh magnolia and the exotic richness of champaca and gardenia. Those drawn to a complex floral heart with a spicy, creamy base will find this perfume compelling and nuanced.
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.
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
Divine Dancer by Exaltatum £108.33
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pushpak by Byermia £91.67
- Key notes:
- apricot
- champaca
- osmanthus
- oud
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
- woody
The name Pushpak comes from the Sanskrit for “season of flowers”, and this extrait is inspired by the essence of first love. Love’s first touch is summoned with notes of white champaca and osmanthus absolute, with fruity notes of peach and apricot. The warmth of a first hug is suggested by the glow of vanilla and amber, with tonka bean absolute and Thai oud deepening the experience. A tender whisper of powdery musk remains delicately present throughout.
Shiny Amber by Anna Zworykina £108.33
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- benzoin
- champaca
- vanilla
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- vintage/old school
- woody
Anna's blends are more like smell experiences or perfume escapes, pure fun for connoisseurs looking for something beyond perfumes created with the help of modern synthetic materials.
Being natural only blends, the perfumes have a very peculiar projection: close to skin, quiet but excitingly complex upon a closer sniff.
Please note: 15 ml and 8 ml EdPs come with a spray and the 4.5 ml perfume comes in a tiny splash bottle.
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Please be aware that natural perfumery has to be patch tested before continual wear.
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Shiny Amber story):
Neroli e.o.
Ginger fresh e.o.
Lemon juice e.o.
Yuzu bitter e.o.
Jasmine sambac abs
Benzoin e.o.
Benzoin abs.
Vanilla CO2 extract
Champaka CO2 extract
Labdanum abs.
Tonka bean abs.
Saffron abs.
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
T-Rex by Zoologist £200.00
- Key notes:
- animalic notes
- cade
- champaca
- civet
- fir balsam
- laurel
- patchouli
- smoke
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
A sultry heat wafts across the land, lapped up greedily by the abundant flora that thrives in its midst. Trees soar to majestic heights and plants flower for the first time, their petals spreading to give birth to a world rich in diversity. The Cretaceous period comes of age against a backdrop scorched by wildfire and lightning strikes. Over this turbulent landscape, a massive predator looms. Giants rule the earth, but even giants can be cut down within the powerful jaws of the fearsome tyrannosaur. Standing tall, the terrifying beast fears nothing, until that pivotal moment when a fire in the sky signals the end of their deadly reign.
Zoologist Tyrannosaurus Rex is a gargantuan scent that sinks its teeth into the world of delicate fragrances and rips it wide open. Primitive woods and florals seize you and snatch you away to an ancient era. Smoky, charred wood warns of the danger of smouldering fire, setting your senses on edge, while droplets of metallic rose oxide offer a chilling premonition of blood-lust. The mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex is sometimes menacing, sometimes fascinating, but never, ever ordinary.
Vanille de Tahiti by Perris Monte Carlo £133.33
- Key notes:
- champaca
- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Native to Central America, vanilla is an orchid which lives as a liana hanging off trees in humid tropical forests. Wild vanilla harvesters roam the dense jungle to find the precious vanilla fruit.
Cultivating vanilla pods is hard and delicate work. Each flower has to be pollinated manually by a master pollinator, impregnating each flower with a finger. This process is actually called “marriage”.
Several varieties of vanilla exist, and the most vibrant is the vanilla tahitensis. The fruit ripens naturally without human intervention, spontaneously releasing the typical warm, exotic and sweet notes.
Perris bestowed upon us a beautiful Tahitian vanilla blend with their new perfume Vanille de Tahiti.
Gian Luca Perris, the nose behind the new perfume, shares the uniqueness of this vanilla in an exotic and gourmand fragrance.
« I dreamed of giving voice to the soft scent of vanilla flower rather than the sweet aroma of vanilla most commonly used in perfumery. Thanks to excellent raw materials like this vanilla tahintesis, I was finally able to realize my olfactory painting. »
Vanille de Tahiti is a symphony of warm, exotic and gentle sweet notes. A powerful and enveloping vanilla is enriched with floral notes of ylang ylang and champaca, while warm notes of amber mingle with musk and sandalwood.
« I dreamed of giving voice to the soft scent of vanilla flower other than the sweetest aroma typical of vanilla most commonly used in perfumery. Thanks to the exclusive raw materials of excellence, like this vanilla tahintesis, I was finally able to realize my olfactory painting ».
Vanille de Tahiti is a symphony of warm, exotic and gentle sweet notes. A powerful and enveloping vanilla is enriched with floral notes of ylang ylang and champaka, while chanting warm notes of amber mingle with musk and sandalwood.
About Parfum d'Empire Un Bel Amour D’été by Parfum d Empire
- How does Parfum d'Empire Un Bel Amour D’été differ from these similar fragrances?
- Un Bel Amour D’été combines floral notes like ylang ylang, gardenia, and champaca with warm spices such as cumin and turmeric, and creamy sandalwood and vanilla. Many similar fragrances focus more on sweet, fresh, or smoky facets without the same spicy complexity or the precise balance of ylang ylang and turmeric.
- Which fragrances here emphasise vanilla and gardenia most closely to Un Bel Amour D’été?
- Bain de Midi, Le Grand Jeu, PG21.1 Orchidivy, and Aphrodite all highlight gardenia and vanilla prominently, creating a creamy, sweet floral character reminiscent of Un Bel Amour D’été’s softness.
- Are there any fragrances on this list that add a smoky or animalic dimension?
- Yes, Pushpak and T-Rex introduce smoky and animalic elements, with Pushpak featuring oud and T-Rex incorporating cade, civet, and smoke, providing a deeper, more intense contrast to the floral heart.









