7 Perfumes Similar to Kilian's Love Don't Be Shy [Top Dupes]

Individuals who retain a good taste in perfumes obviously wanna store Love by Kilian don’t be shy in their collections.

But it costs an arm and a leg for most of them to grab this premium fragrance. Hence, the passionate ones are always in search of somewhat affordable dupes of Love don’t be shy.

I know you’re also one of them. And luckily, you’ve reached the right plot where you will not only get to know about perfumes similar to Love don’t be shy but also gather a transparent idea of how they smell.

So, stay tuned!

What Does Love by Kilian Don’t Be Shy Smell Like?

At the outset, Love by Kilian don’t be shy spreads a very sweet, floral, somewhat citrusy, and sensual aroma with its savory notes, including Bergamot, honeysuckle, rose, etc. Gradually, it becomes sweeter with caramel & vanilla; in-depth, you will get a musky-animalic scent.

To get a better understanding of the finely-tuned accords, I’ve mentioned them below.

Top Notes: Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Coriander

Middle Notes: Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Rose, and Iris

Base Notes: Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Civet, and Labdanum

So, in a nutshell, Love don’t be shy by Kilian combines marshmallows or candy-like sweetness with caramel and animalistic i.e. musky flavor.

I think wearing this perfume will be great on a winter evening date whenever you desperately wanna pull your loved one’s attention. Even Rihanna wears this perfume for the warm notes.

However, I won’t recommend don’t be shy on hot summer days because of its strong gourmand aroma and warmer skin evocative nature.

Another downside of this perfume is, it has moderate longevity and sillage, however, the price tag is hefty.

Taking all of this into consideration, I won’t encourage you to apply this perfume on a daily basis. So, it’s time to look for knock-offs of Love by Kilian don’t be shy. Let’s keep track of those!

What Perfumes Smell Like Kilian’s Love Don’t Be Shy?

In my opinion, Floral Marshmallow by Dossier and Oriana Parfums de Marly have the nearest smell like Kilian’s love don’t be shy. Not only are their accords close to LDBS but also their aroma.

Apart from these two fragrances, there are five more eligible dupes. Before you get to know about their notes and smells, remember that these fragrances may smell differently on different human bodies.

It happens due to pH variation, sebums, and the signature natural odor of every human being.

Now, let’s see the dupes of don’t be shy:

1. Floral Marshmallow Dossier

This sugary floral fragrance is widely known as the stellar dupe of Love Don’t Be Shy. Though the price is ¼  of the LDBS’s price, the depth of LDBS is missing here.

The packaging seems gorgeous to me, as the scent is. It’s like a perfect merging of sweet marshmallows, zesty orange blossom, and powdery musk. My heart jumped as soon as I sprayed the Dossier on my wrists, and frankly speaking, I’m just captivated by this fragrance.

It’s don’t be shy like aroma and affordable price always make me feel that Floral Marshmallow by Dossier is more worthy and enchanting. Undoubtedly, Dossier just nailed it with Floral Marshamllow’s beyond-impressive performance.

And if you go through a blind test to sniff the difference between LDBS and Dossier’s Floral Marshmallow, I guess you will become puzzled.

When To Wear

Anytime you want! Whether it is summer, winter, fall, spring, day, or night Floral Marshmallow Dossier will provide an amazing vibe.

Why Should You Buy

2. Oriana Parfums de Marly

The dupe has a delicate citrusy opening of hesperidic fruits. Soon after that juicy aroma, you will get a well-blended flavor of orange blossom and raspberry. That means the bitterness of raspberry and sweetness of orange blossom nicely mingled.

Eventually, the muskiness and creaminess of marshmallows & whipped cream pops up, lasting at least 12 hours.

However, its character is not as intense as LDBS. Instead, it carries a fair to middling feminine smell. But the projection and sillage of this perfume are similar to don’t be shy.

When To Wear

I prefer them more during the daytime because of the simple scent. You can carry them through summer, winter, and fall without any hesitation.

Why Should You Buy

3. Sintra Memo Paris

A much greener and less sweet smell (compared to LDBS) is brought to the wearers by Sintra’s prominent petitgrain and neroli-based top note. After 10-15 minutes of spritzing, you will perceive an intersection of fruity, floral, spicy, creamy, and woody aromas.

The refreshing smell of bergamot and orange blossom at the start and the enduring gourmand scent make Sintra Memo Paris closer to Kilian’s LDBS.

Though it’s a unisex edition, I think it’s more engaging for women of all age groups. Men should try iconic colognes like Creed Aventus or  Invictus.

When To Wear

It does well in all seasons, including summer, fall, and winter. Moreover, the mass-appealing smell is enough to grab compliments on all occasions. I would recommend wearing this pleasant tone in the evening or at night.

Why Should You Buy

4. Love Don’t Be Shy Extreme

LDBS Extreme was launched in 2021 with an Amber vanilla scent. Could you identify the difference between love don’t be shy and love don’t be shy extreme?

Actually, it is a pretty subtle difference that you can’t detect unless you’re a wholehearted wearer of love don’t be shy extreme, or its predecessor. The perfumers exclude the honeysuckle layer from the heart note and add a robust dose of Bulgarian flower in the perfume.

Additionally, they don’t use caramel, labdanum, and civet in the don’t be shy extreme’s base note. Rather, pomegranate is used there to uplift a sweeter zest.

However, the pomegranate flavor is hard to realize in this perfume. Only the Bulgarian rose and powdery scent stand out in this pick.

When To Wear

Since the perfume smells rich, it’s better to skip them during warmer days. They are perfect for wearing at a gathering of spring and winter.

Why Should You Buy

5. Perdizione Nobile 1942

When the Cloud of citrus blends with the healing aroma of orange blossom and rose, it debuts a youthful and floral feeling. Then comes the alluring scent of musk and cedarwood, which makes the perfume suitable for both men and women.

The delightful floral-citrusy opening and the core vanilla-musky relish of Perdezione Nobile 1942 take it closer to Kilian’s Love don’t be shy.

However, it’s not so intense and gourmand like don’t be shy; rather it stays in the lighter and refreshing zone.

When To Wear

Perdizione Nobile 1942 is out of all seasonal boundaries and times of the day. You can wear them in daylight or nightfall and in any season, including warm summertime.

Reasons To Buy

6. Caramel Overdose Be Layered

If you’re obsessed with the sugariness of Love don’t be shy, Caramel Overdose Be Layered will be the best candidate for you.

For the first 5-10 minutes, you can differentiate between this fragrance and LDBS. Because the top accords of LDBS are different and consist of energizing bergamot, neroli, coriander, etc.

When the impact of top notes completely fades out, Caramel Overdose be Layered, and don’t be shy maintains 60-65% similarity. And that rises from the vivid sweetness of both. At this phase, both of them just remind me of the sweetest dessert corner of a buffet dinner.

Due to its budget-friendly price, a lot of people are considering it in lieu of LDBS. But do not expect the musky tone of LDBS in this Caramel Overdose scent.

When To Wear

In my opinion, it will be nice to wear this perfume in spring and winter evenings. Though it is advertised as a unisex edition, the sugariness describes it as for women.

Why Should You Buy

7. Classique Pin Up Jean Paul Gaultier

The bottle of Classique Pin Up simply reminds me of the old Hollywood divas and girly. And obviously, this is not weird in a women’s perfume.

Now, let’s unwrap how it smells. It starts with a citrusy, soapy appearance, later covered with the most prominent amber vanilla fragrance.

My initial thought about this dupe is it gives the same scent that you perceive while cleaning your kitchen sink with mild detergent and exhilarating it with boiled water mixed with lemon, vinegar, ginger, and other spices.

Then your nose will sniff the blast of orange blossom, which overshadows everything else, including the marshmallow and dry-down amber.

To be more specific, the sweetness and citrus opening of this set is closer to don’t be shy. But the animalic tone and intensity are not present here. It can be considered as a minimal dupe of LDBS; that’s why I’ve mentioned this piece at the end.

When To Wear

I would recommend this classic fragrance in the spring and summer days because they’re just a bomb of orange blossom, which uplifts freshness during the daytime.

Why Should You Buy

Closing Thoughts

It’s no doubt that Love by Kilian don’t be shy is such a nice feminine perfume with lots of attractive compounds. But I think they are overrated as well as overpriced.

So, if anyone looks for cheaper dupes of LDBS, there’s nothing wrong with that. Rather, you should appreciate them for prioritizing such a pleasant odor.

Amidst the described alternatives, which one seems more worthy to you?

Let me know in the comments. Also, if you’ve any additional queries, drop them in the comment box.