Inspired By Perfumes UK

Looking for inspired by perfumes in the UK? Phase Fragrances creates independent Extrait de Parfum interpretations for people who enjoy popular designer, niche and high-street scent profiles without wanting to pay luxury-brand prices every time.

Phase products are sold under our own name, bottle and packaging. References to other fragrance names and houses are used only to describe scent inspiration and help shoppers compare scent styles.

Discover a UK inspired-by fragrance house: why Phase?

Phase is an independent Cardiff-based fragrance brand with its own bottles, branding and Extrait de Parfum range. Our ambition is to become a go-to UK destination for luxury-inspired Extrait de Parfum, by offering clear scent descriptions, straightforward sampling and a wide choice of fragrance styles.

• Choose by notes and mood: from citrus and fresh styles to vanilla, amber, oud, musks and gourmand fragrances.
• Sample before buying big: selected Extrait listings offer a 5ml sample from £5.
• Understand the difference: our comparisons explain scent direction, not promises of identical formulas or wear time.
• Explore new arrivals: visit our New Fragrances collection for the latest Phase scents.

Read our story and what makes Phase different, or explore our guide to the best perfume dupes to try in the UK.

Shop inspired fragrances by type

• Men's inspired fragrances – fresh, woody, spicy, aquatic, amber and gourmand profiles.
• Women's inspired fragrances – floral, fruity, vanilla, gourmand and amber profiles.
• Unisex inspired fragrances – niche-style, gourmand, oud, fresh and woody scent profiles.
• Vanilla fragrances – creamy, powdery, smoky and gourmand vanilla styles.
• Gourmand fragrances – caramel, coffee, chocolate, vanilla and dessert-like profiles.

Popular inspired-by perfume searches

If you already know the fragrance style you want, our individual guides make it easier to compare the matching Phase option:

• Bal d'Afrique alternative – Afrique
• Bianco Latte alternative – Latte Vanille
• Oud Maracuja alternative – Passionfruit Oud
• Blue Talisman alternative – Blue Talish
• Silky Woods alternative – Velvet Oaks
• Hibiscus Mahajád alternative – Biscus
• Fleur Narcotique alternative – Narcotic Flower
• Hacivat alternative – Pineapple Punch

Extrait de Parfum sizes, samples and prices

Many Phase fragrances offer a 5ml Extrait sample for £5, plus spray options in 15ml, 30ml, 50ml and 100ml. Prices vary by fragrance and formulation, including premium Extraits, so check the live product listing for the exact size and current price before ordering.

Not sure where to start? Find your Phase using a familiar fragrance or scent family, then sample the Phase interpretation before committing to a full bottle.

Selected products also offer roller oils, hair and body oils, and perfume-and-oil bundles.

How to choose an inspired perfume

Start with the part of the original fragrance you actually enjoy. If you like citrus and freshness, look at fresh or aquatic alternatives. If you prefer vanilla, caramel or coffee, browse gourmand profiles. For richer evening scents, amber, oud, tobacco, leather and warm spice are useful starting points.

Fragrance can behave differently on different skin, so a 5ml sample is the easiest way to test a scent before moving to a larger bottle.

Inspired fragrance, perfume dupe or alternative?

Shoppers use several terms for this category, including inspired by perfume, perfume dupe, fragrance alternative and perfume clone. Phase products are independent fragrances sold under Phase branding; they are not the original designer or niche products.

Explore more perfume alternatives

For a broader comparison, read our Best Perfume Dupes UK 2026 guide or browse the full Perfume Dupes & Alternatives hub.

Phase Fragrances is an independent fragrance brand. Third-party fragrance and brand names are referenced only for descriptive comparison and scent inspiration. Phase is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to those brands.

New inspired perfume additions – October 2026

Four new Phase fragrances have joined the range:

• Toasted Mallow – inspired by Delizia Di Marshmallow; marshmallow, sugar and vanilla.
• Velvet Peach – inspired by Arabian Oud Madawi; peach, florals, rose, musk and patchouli.
• Sweet Clouds – inspired by Ariana Grande Cloud; lavender, pear, coconut, whipped cream, vanilla, musk and woods.
• Peach Petal – inspired by Lancôme Idôle Peach 'N Roses; red berries, peach and rose.

All four are available in Phase Extrait de Parfum formats with 5ml samples, larger spray sizes and selected fragrance-oil formats.