Question 1

What smells like Frédéric Malle French Lover?

Accepted Answer

3 alternatives are claimed to share its profile, including The Dua Brand Paramour, Perfume Parlour Bonjour Sweetheart, Palermo Perfumes French Lover. FragDNA lists a match only where the seller itself states the inspiration — nothing is inferred from notes or name similarity.

Question 2

What is the cheapest alternative to Frédéric Malle French Lover?

Accepted Answer

Palermo Perfumes French Lover, about $23 at Palermo Perfumes. Prices are read from the retailer's own page and re-checked daily.

Question 3

How much cheaper are the alternatives to Frédéric Malle French Lover?

Accepted Answer

The original is listed at $320 / 100ml. The in-stock full-size alternatives on this page run from about $23 to $190. FragDNA compares per 100 ml, because a smaller bottle at a lower sticker price is often dearer by volume.

Question 4

Do these smell identical to Frédéric Malle French Lover?

Accepted Answer

No. They are alternatives the seller says were inspired by it. FragDNA publishes no match percentage, because there is no honest way to measure one — the ranking uses community votes, then how many independent sellers corroborate the pairing, then price.

#	Fragrance	House	From
1	French Lover	Palermo Perfumes	A$35 ≈$23
2	Paramour	The Dua Brand	$36
3	Bonjour Sweetheart	Perfume Parlour	£150 ≈$190 120ml

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