Perfumes Similar to Chanel Gabrielle [8 Floral Dupes]

Chanel Gabrielle- the shadow of Coco Mademoiselle, arrived in the perfumery world in 2017.

Though there’re many haters of Chanel Gabrielle who focus on its dull character, some admirers concentrate on its charming floral edge on the other side of the coin. And they look for perfumes that smell like Chanel Gabrielle.

Being a fragrance connoisseur, I have identified 8 alternatives to Gabrielle after immense testing.

Let’s dive into this article & know their details!

What Does Chanel Gabrielle Smell Like?

Chanel Gabrielle mainly holds a floral portrait with a citrusy opening. Initially, you’ll get a fruity twist from the proper blend of orange, juicy grapefruit & black currant.

At the heart, sparkling white flowers such as ylang-ylang & orange blossom reign. The base is sweet, musky & woody, however, the floral character still lingers in the air.

For now, let’s break down the notes to understand Chanel Gabrielle’s profile:

Top Notes: Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant

Middle Notes: Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pear, and Pink Pepper

Base Notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Cashmeran, and Orris

The expert perfumer Oliver Polge designed this lovely floral perfume. The overall aromatic tone and packaging simply reflect a modern & sunny character. Hence, Chanel Gabrielle is one of Kristen Stewart’s go-to perfumes. And I think it perfectly matches her shiny profile.

It lasts for 8-10 hours with moderate sillage & projection. So, you can also make this white floral & citrusy perfume your signature scent for all seasons.

Which Perfumes Are Similar to Chanel Gabrielle?

There’re different controversial reactions to Chanel Gabrielle. Some consider this French chic as high quality & a good value for the price. While others say this fragrance is bland and can’t meet their expectations. So, they look for alternatives to Gabrielle.

Let’s check out alternate options for Chanel Gabrielle:

1. Gabrielle Essence by Chanel

Gabrielle Essence is a slight variation from the plain Gabrielle, with more gist of fruits, flowers, musk, and sandalwood. Its opening, heart, and dry down all smell similar to the Gabrielle Chanel; however, it is sharper in all phases.

That is, you’ll enjoy a citrusy starting, embrace balsamic blossoms at the heart, then relish the sweet creaminess of vanilla & seductive musky-woody tone at the end.

However, Jasmine’s smell is more upbeat in this clone. And it makes me perceive that Jasmine from Grasse is the key ingredient of this luminous perfume.

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When To Wear

It goes well in all seasons and times. Whether it’s daytime hangouts or night parties, wear this without hesitation. But don’t opt for it in official/formal events due to its sharp floral essence.

Why Should You Buy

2. Sofia by Thera Cosméticos

This budget-friendly fragrance is very close to Chanel Gabrielle with a squeeze of fruits in the beginning, a flowery heart & woody-musky base.

It opens up with a marvelous combination of grapefruit, tangerine & cassis. So, you’ll enjoy the juicy flavor, citrusy aroma, and fruity-earthy aspect of cassis at the same time.

In the next step, the flower bouquet starts to play a wonderful tone. When it combines with the luscious fruits, a refreshing, sweet & romantic vibe appears in the air.

In the dry down, ingredients like sandalwood, cashmeran, orris, and musk release a natural, animalic & sensual aroma that uplifts the desire for intimacy.

However, the bottle of this perfume doesn’t symbolize its enthralling smell at all. Honestly speaking, it looks like a medicine or chemical container!

When to Wear

You can wear this balsamic fragrance all year round. It suits all casual events of summer, spring, and winter.

Why Should You Buy

3. J’adore by Dior

Let’s put attention on 1999’s perfume J’adore. Perhaps, you’ll want to skip this dupe seeing it was released so many years ago.

But actually, the perfume is fruity, floral, and musky, like Chanel Gabrielle. So, even after it launched many years back, you can add this to your preference list.

The perfumers use almost five kinds of fruits and a relaxing aroma-enriched magnolia at the top of J’adore. Magnolia has a fruity-floral profile that nicely blends with other delicious fruits.

As time passes, the fragrance becomes totally floral. The harmonious merging of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, orchid, freesia, tuberose, and some other fragrant blossoms simply offers a heart-blooming aura. It feels like walking through a flower garden or just passing by a florist.

At the base, you’ll sniff a hint of woody, vanilla, and musk, which will surely remind you of Chanel Gabrielle.

When to Wear

This dupe is perfect for any season and occasion. So when you’re perplexed about which one to choose, just go for it or other fragrances that smell similar to J’adore.

Why Should You Buy

4. Vera Wang Vera Wang

Vera Wang was released in 2002. This floral fragrance comes in an elegant bottle that looks very classic.

The fragrance opens with citrusy fruits. Afterward, it settles in the heart with lily, Bulgarian rose, and jasmine. The rosy aroma brings a delightful glow to the mood. It seems energizing, calming, and somewhat passionate.

Vera Wang shows a lovely dry down with the addition of pure musk and sandalwood. That’s all I can feel from this sophisticated perfume.

When To Wear

It is an ideal wear for summer and spring days. But even if you apply it at nighttime, it will beautifully react with your body chemistry.

Why Should You Buy

5. Dana by Verset Parfums

As you can see, Dana by Verset Parfums consists of a few ingredients, only one element per accords. So, it’s pretty simple to perceive its aroma, and each of the ingredient’s presence is detectable.

The dupe starts with grapefruit’s citrusy freshness, then depends on the heart of fruity, deeply floral, and creamy smell of ylang-ylang.

The interesting fact is that while Chanel Gabrielle is based on white flowers, Dana is made of yellow floral zest.

Till the finishing of the heart note, Dana maintains a resemblance with Chanel Gabrielle. But it turns out differently at the base. There’s no woody mist.

All you can sniff is the sweet chocolate & vanilla flavor, which will definitely remind you of having choco-vanilla mixed flavored ice cream with roasted almond toppings.

When to Wear

Best for spring & summer days. So, wear this one to grab your man’s attention, he will go crazy for you.

Why Should You Buy

6. Gabrielle Parfum by Chanel

The nose behind the original Chanel Gabrielle & Gabrielle Parfum is the same i.e. Olivier Polge. He brought out this floral fragrance in 2022.

Dana by Verset Parfums’ yellow floral touch & original Gabrielle’s white floral essence is combined in this clone.

Moreover, this expensive perfume is completely floral & woody. Gabrielle’s muskiness & fruity texture is not present here. So obviously, it is not an exact clone of Gabrielle Chanel. Instead, it is the floral Jewel by Chanel.

This dupe starts with jasmine and Grasse tuberose. In the middle, it captures a floral aura resulting from the tuning of jasmine, orange blossom, and ylang-ylang. Eventually, it becomes woody, warm, and sweet due to the sandalwood extract.

When to Wear

This flanker performs nicely all year round. So, if you’re a floral scent lover, just grab it.

Why Should You Buy

7. Jour d’Hermes by Hermès

This dupe has a kinda citrusy & aquatic sort of opening. Whereas Chanel Gabrielle is juicy-fruity at the beginning. But its white floral characteristics are identical to Chanel Gabrielle.

The floral notes mainly start to show off in the middle. The extract of gardenia and some other white blossoms make it very refreshing, green, and soothing. Seems like I just got out of the shower! However, this aroma instantly grabs the admiration of the nearby ones.

When Jour d’Hermes dries down, it unleashes a musky & woody smell, adding a warm & rich density to the fragrance.

When To Wear

I prefer this refreshing zest on the warm days of summer & airy spring days. You also can do that to attain compliments.

Why Should You Buy

8. Osmanthus by L’Erbolario

It is a floral scent, which initially symbolizes the confidence and boldness of a female persona with its immense citrusy & spicy starting.

I think it is pungent with the squash of bergamot, lemon, apricot, mandarin orange, and the spiciness of pink pepper. My experienced nose identifies its flowery touch in the middle, where the relaxing vibe of bright jasmine reminds me of Chanel Gabrielle.

The ending is paired with the sweetness of vanilla & benzoin and the mature smell of amyris & patchouli.

When To Wear

I tested Osmanthus on summer, spring & winter evenings and found that it behaves decently. So wear this one to spread charm around you.

Why Should You Buy

Closing Thoughts

So, you’ve got to know how each of the mentioned perfumes smells. They all are related to Chanel Gabrielle in terms of accords and aroma.

However, the last three perfumes hold minimal similarity with Gabrielle. Even though I mentioned them because they can be suitable for you considering your budget, preferences, and product availability.

So, let me know via comments which one you’re gonna pick from this list.

See you at the next write-up!