Often citedThe Dua Brand
Spirit Animal
Dua list this as their take on Animalique. It goes after the same animalic, slightly feral warmth over sandalwood and tobacco.
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Byredo
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Search Amazon for AnimaliqueLike mimosa and violet resting on tobacco-scented suede, bergamot and lemon adding a citrus brightness to the amber warmth
Main accords: powdery, leather, violet, musky, amber, tobacco. 2023 · Eau de Parfum
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Often citedThe Dua Brand
Spirit Animal
Dua list this as their take on Animalique. It goes after the same animalic, slightly feral warmth over sandalwood and tobacco.
Search AmazonRanking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 1 of these link to a published source.
The Dua Brand Spirit Animal is widely sold as a dupe of Byredo Animalique. Dua list this as their take on Animalique.
It goes after the same animalic, slightly feral warmth over sandalwood and tobacco.
The Dua Brand Spirit Animal is the closest one we know of. People name it more often than the others, but not everyone agrees.
Yes. The Dua Brand Spirit Animal is the one we know of.
It is the only one we have found a real side-by-side comparison for.
No. A dupe aims for the same smell, but it uses a different formula.
Cheaper ingredients usually show in the opening, and in how long it lasts. That is why we say how each one differs, instead of giving a match score.
Like mimosa and violet resting on tobacco-scented suede, bergamot and lemon adding a citrus brightness to the amber warmth It opens on Bergamot, Lemon.
Animalique is a unisex floral leather EDP from Byredo, released in 2023. The name references its animalic character, which comes from a combination of suede, tobacco, and the slightly waxy quality of mimosa. Bergamot and lemon open brightly, violet and mimosa form a soft floral heart, and suede, amber, and tobacco close it with warm, slightly animalic depth.
Bergamot and lemon open with a bright, clean citrus character. It's a classic, fresh start that sets up the more interesting middle and base.
Violet and mimosa form the heart. The violet is slightly powdery and cool, and the mimosa is soft with a honeyed warmth. Together they create a gentle, slightly feminine floral middle.
Suede, amber, and tobacco leaf close the fragrance. The suede is soft and slightly powdery-animalic, the amber adds warmth, and the tobacco leaf contributes a dry, slightly sweet smokiness. The base is more interesting than the opening suggests.
Good year-round. A soft, approachable fragrance with a surprisingly distinctive base — works well for casual everyday use.