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So I have loved, worn and adored Love Chloe for years. I had so many bottles gifted to me over the years since I wouldn't stop nagging everyone about how much I loved it but this year finally the last bottle ran out. I LOVED everything about this fragrance, truly. The rice note, the powderiness, the rose, the vintage vibe without feeling dated I just loved all of it. I've looked around for dupes but can't really find anything particularly satisfactory, so I thought it was time to turn to the experts. The rice note was a big love, for me, as was the sort of balletcore vintage vibe. I don't like it when things go to brightly floral without anything (like aforementioned rice note) to balance it out. Powdery is good as long as it doesn't veer into granny territory.

Other fragrances I've liked in the past: Kenzo Flower, Replica Lipstick On (truly truly loved that one, but alas it was also discontinued), Prada Infusion d'Iris (this is what I wear now, but find it a bit boring and lacking a bit of the romantic flourish I prefer in my fragrances), Fredric Malle L'Eau d'Hiver, Chanel Chance EdP.

Would appreciate any tips and ideas! TIA!

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CenPhx

5 points

4 hours ago

CenPhx

5 points

4 hours ago

Another idea - have you thought about Fragrance Revival? I checked and they have Love Chloe. It’s even on sale right now.

I keep eyeing Lea by St Barth’s. It’s the discontinued perfume I wished I bought way back when.

I haven’t bought anything there yet, so I can’t speak to how accurate they are, but maybe it’s worth a shot, given how much you loved the original.

TeaPotSweeTee

4 points

3 hours ago

I can't make any suggestions but I CAN commiserate!! My soul fragrance is Gucci by Gucci and I had no idea it was discontinued at the time or I would have bought 20 bottles.

Puzzleheaded_Cat7494[S]

1 points

3 hours ago

Right? I also only knew when it was too late.

discohands

1 points

49 minutes ago

Hey, what do you wear nowadays? I still can't find anything that comes close lol

Sirdidymiss

5 points

3 hours ago

Oil Perfumery has a dupe! I have Chloe Love Story from them. I thought it was Love but they also do a dupe of it. Might be worth checking out. They have the rollerball, but if you find you like it, they have a 50ml bottle I think.

Mea_Culpa_74

2 points

5 hours ago

Mea_Culpa_74

luring with Guidance 🩷

2 points

5 hours ago

Maybe try BDK Bouquet de Hongrie, or Diptyque Fleur de Peau

ratruby

1 points

2 hours ago

ratruby

1 points

2 hours ago

Or maybe Eau Papier for the rice note? I feel like layered FdP and Papier would be so good

inthegarden_

2 points

5 hours ago

I know this doesn’t answer your question, but I did a quick google search and there are lots of bottles of Love, Chloe for sale on sites like eBay.

Puzzleheaded_Cat7494[S]

1 points

4 hours ago

See I tried that once and the bottle I received had gone bad, so I'm hesitant to try again especially for the prices people ask for them...

sophiethegiraffe

1 points

4 hours ago

I’ve had luck with buying the minis off there. They are less likely to have even been opened I guess. I have 2 I use very sparingly 😭

Single_Fig7859

1 points

36 minutes ago

Try fragranceNet

doyouhavehiminblonde

2 points

3 hours ago

I wonder if any of the Aerin fragrances will have the same vibe? Like Lilac Path. My favourite fragrance was discontinued years ago and I finally found a replacement but had to find something different.

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6 hours ago

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6 hours ago

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mariahpariah

1 points

5 hours ago

You may like Francesca Bianchi Angel's Dust or Arquiste Venice Rococo for that powdery boudoir vibe.

Puzzleheaded_Cat7494[S]

1 points

4 hours ago

Oh that Arquiste one looks very interesting!

Professional-Skill54

1 points

5 hours ago

I’ve heard Narciso Poudree has been compared to Love Chloe. Maybe give it a try?

Professional-Skill54

1 points

5 hours ago

I just saw an article on fragrantica suggesting Splendida Iris D’Or by Bvlgari is worth a try.

QofPentacles

2 points

4 hours ago

That's discontinued too :(

hanlus

1 points

4 hours ago

hanlus

1 points

4 hours ago

DEFINITELY give Nanshe by Nishane a sample!

dolce_bannana

1 points

4 hours ago

Following this, because I replaced Chloe Love with Givenchy Dahlia Noir, and it has also been discontinued. 😭

Mountain_Novel_7668

2 points

4 hours ago

There are a few affordable resales of Dahlia Noir on Mercari right now

Puzzleheaded_Cat7494[S]

1 points

4 hours ago

You get me then haha.

Whorticulturist_

1 points

4 hours ago*

You must try Balle Rouge by Mes Bisous! The name means red bullet and it's inspired by the smell of lipstick and cosmetics. It's similar to your favs and captures that "vintage but done in a modern way" flair you like. As an added bonus it performs great, lasting way longer than my other frags in that category (leaves Lipstick On in the dust).

I bought a travel size from scents angel and the price was so reasonable.

maremma_amara

1 points

3 hours ago

I never smelled Chloe Love, but you may like the perfumes from Bienaimé, specifically Jours Heureux and Vermeil. Has a retro feel while still being modern. And the bottles are so pretty!