Love Burberry's Her? Here Are 6 Alternatives Across Budgets

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I feel like the second my frontal lobe fully developed it also developed an obsession with me trying to find my signature scent. This has resulted in me going through endless bottles of perfumes, mists, ittars, and what I like to call 'sniffing' adventures where I go into a fragrance store and spend hours sniffing new launches, iconic ones, and, of course, adding to my endless (bank balance ending) list. 

The latest on my list is Burberry's iconic 2018 drop, Her. I mainly gravitated towards this because, one, I was told the bottle is pink, and two, someone said that if you despise fruity fragrances, then this is one fruity fragrance that you'll fall in love with. So, of course, I went and checked it out, and boy, were they right. 

When it comes to the bottle itself, it is pink! But it is also simple, sleek and clean, which I like. For the fragrance, yes, I did feel like someone picked me up and dunked me in a bowl of fruit punch. The top notes are heady and fruity and may make your eyes water with how strong it is (in a good way). It is a floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women, and the nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Here's a breakdown of the notes:

Top Notes: Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Sour Cherry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Lemon;

Middle Notes: Violet and Jasmine;

Base Notes: Musk, Vanilla, Cashmeran, Woody Notes, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

While I was drawn to this new perfume, I realised that it costs over INR 10,000. If like me, you're also looking for something similar to see if the fragrance is for you, here are six alternatives to Burberry Her that cost a fraction of the original.

LBB-tip: Please note that all these alternatives have been curated keeping in mind the top notes of the perfume. 

EM5™ Bombshell Perfume

EM5™ Bombshell Perfume

EM5™ Bombshell Perfume

899

While the name of this one might remind you of the Victoria's Secret Bombshell, the notes to this reminded me of Burberry's Her, mainly keeping the fruity-ness of the top notes in mind. What I also liked about the brand is how easy it is to navigate what you want, just read about the notes you're looking for and snag up an alternative at a very affordable price. This one claims to be fruity, citrusy and perfect for spring and summer. It is vegan, silicone and paraben free too. 

Top notes: Passion fruit, grapefruit, tangerine, big strawberry

Middle notes: Peony, vanilla, red berries, jasmine, lily of the valley 

Base notes: Musk, woody notes, oakmoss

Bath & Body Works You're the One Mist

Bath & Body Works You're the One Fine Fragrance Mist

Bath & Body Works You're the One Fine Fragrance Mist

2099
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The best thing about Bath and Body Works mists is that they are affordable, they last long, and they are usually recreations of luxe perfumes. You're The One is a close recreation of Her simply because of its super fruity, strawberry syrup smell. It's intense but wears off well. You'll also get a hint of wood in the notes, which balances out all the floral, rose and strawberry notes, similar to the wood, patchouli and amber in Her. 

Notes: Rose, strawberry, floral, wood, fruity

Daisy Intense By Marc Jacobs

Daisy Intense

Daisy Intense

7198
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I was not surprised to find an alternative to a luxe perfume that is another luxe perfume. This one by March Jacobs smells exactly like Burberry Her after settling down. It's so fascinating that if you have both, you might just confuse yourself. They both settle into a very powdery, fruity sort of scent, which I like. Marc Jacobs's Intense is known for its rather cool OTT bottle cap, its sillage, and clean and fresh notes. So if you're generally a fan of luxe perfumes and want to get something that is similar, yet luxe then don't think twice. 

Top notes: Strawberry, Pear and Bergamot

Middle notes: Honey, Jasmine and Rose

Base notes: Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin and Moss


Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 Eau De Parfum

Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 Eau De Parfum

Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 Eau De Parfum

8150
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If you feel like the rush and immediate fruitiness of Her is too much to handle and want something to balance out the sweetness, like a woody top note, then you must check out the Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry. I love Kayali for how all their fragrances are almost always sensual and very night-wear appropriate. This one is a new launch from 2022, almost hypnotic, succulent, and juicy smelling (for lack of better words). They're on the pricier side, so you can easily opt for a smaller-sized bottle to test it out. Additionally, you can also alternate between using Her as a day fragrance and this one for the night without straying away from what you already like (smelling like).

Top notes: Burning Cherry, Raspberry and Bergamot

Middle notes: Praline, Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Jasmine Sambac

Base notes: Palo Santo, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Ambrettolide, Peru Balsam, Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver

The Body Shop Blissful Strawberry Eau De Toilette

The Body Shop Blissful Strawberry Eau De Toilette

The Body Shop Blissful Strawberry Eau De Toilette

1990
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If you're on the lookout for a budget option or something that just captures the first wave of strawberries you get from Her, then you have to check out The Body Shop's trusty Blissful Strawberry EDT. It's clean, long-lasting, vegan, and simply gets the job done. Don't expect to smell like a million bucks, but do expect to smell good. What I love most about this is how easily the musk mixes with the heady strawberry, avoiding a synthetic fruit scent. Additionally, it is made with 87% natural-origin ingredients, 42% recycled glass, and topped with an aluminium lid.

Top note: Strawberry

Middle note: Peony

Base note: Musk

Ajmal Aristocrat EDP Perfume

Ajmal Aristocrat EDP Perfume For Women

Ajmal Aristocrat EDP Perfume For Women

5000
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I went down a rabbit hole on Reddit and found several people claiming that Ajmal's Aristocrat for Her is a dupe for Burberry Her. It's a slightly expensive, no-fuss bottle for 75ml, with base notes very similar to those of Burberry Her. The top notes fully encapsulate the fruitiness, featuring strong orange and sugar. It's known to be a fruity and woody EDP that is refined and rather sophisticated smelling.

Top notes: Floral, orange, bergamot 

Middle notes: Saffron, jasmine

Base notes: Amber, oakmoss, musk 

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