Dollar Shave Club Cologne Smell-alike Finder
Loved the Dollar Shave Club Blueprint Colognes from the days of yore? Keep reading for our suggestions for their smell-a-likes. *Please note, these scents are not guaranteed to smell just like Dollar Shave Club’s colognes and are not copycats of our scents. They simply contain similar ingredients and may be appealing to lovers of our now discontinued colognes. Additionally, nothing in this article is intended to imply any association or partnership with any of the brands listed.
Blueprint 101
Fragrance Notes: Sea Spray, Melon, Patchouli (not the hippie kind), Amber, Cardamom, Moss (non-swampy).
What it’s like: Close your eyes and think of going to the beach. On a weekday. This scent is light and refreshing with notes of sea spray and melon. Okay, you can open your eyes now.
Similar Scents in the Wild:
- Acqua di Giò Profumo by Giorgio Armani (Sea Spray, Patchouli): This cologne features a blend of Sea Spray, Patchouli, Amber, Cardamom, and Sage.
- Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme (Yuzu, Bergamot): L’Eau d’Issey is a bright cologne featuring notes of Yuzu, Bergamot, Lemon, Sea Spray, and Vetiver.
- Versace Pour Homme (Bergamot, Amber): While not a perfect match, Versace Pour Homme is a beloved scent featuring Bergamot, Neroli, Sea Spray, Cedarwood, and Amber.
- Paco Rabanne Invictus (Sea Spray, Amber): Invictus is a cologne highlighted by notes of Sea Spray, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Amber, and Mandarin.
Blueprint 102
Fragrance Notes: Citrusy Bergamot, White Musk, Lavender, Grassy Vetiver, Green Freesia, Peppercorn
What it’s like: Exude a cool crispness with this scent. Citrusy bergamot, lavender, and white musk mix together for a scent that feels like a fresh start.
Similar Scents in the Wild:
- Chanel Allure Homme Sport (Citrusy Bergamot, White Musk): This fragrance combines citrusy bergamot with white musk, creating a fresh and energetic scent suitable for everyday wear.
- Dior Sauvage (Citrusy Bergamot, Peppercorn): Sauvage is a popular men's fragrance known for its fresh and spicy profile, featuring bergamot and peppercorn among its notes.
- Jo Malone London English Oak & Redcurrant (Green Freesia, White Musk): While not a perfect match, this fragrance combines green notes with white musk and provides a fresh and floral scent.
- L'Occitane en Provence L'Homme Cologne Cedrat (Citrusy Bergamot, White Musk): This fragrance features the citrusy note of bergamot and white musk, creating a clean and invigorating scent.
Blueprint 103
Fragrance Notes: Meyer Lemon, Black Pepper, Moss, Amber, Rhubarb, Rosemary
What it’s like: With notes of pepper, citrus and moss, this fragrance is complex and substantial. It’s refined yet earthy. It’s a study in contrast. (No homework required.)
Similar Scents in the Wild:
- Byredo Sunday Cologne (Meyer Lemon, Moss, Amber): This fragrance is known for its fresh and citrusy notes, including Meyer lemon, combined with moss and amber for depth.
- Tom Ford Noir Anthracite (Black Pepper, Rhubarb, Amber): Noir Anthracite features black pepper, rhubarb, and amber, creating a bold and spicy fragrance.
- Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club (Meyer Lemon, Vetiver, Amber): While not a perfect match, this fragrance includes citrusy notes, vetiver, and amber, creating a warm and inviting scent.
Blueprint 201
Fragrance Notes: Spicy Cardamom, Almondy Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Nutmeg, Citrusy Bergamot, Rosemary.
What it’s like: Did we figure out how to put zen in a bottle? Maybe. Cedar, almondy tonka bean and warm cardamom create an inviting, calm scent in this customer-loved cologne.
Similar Scents in the Wild:
- Dior Homme Intense (Spicy Cardamom, Almondy Tonka Bean): This fragrance is known for its warm and sweet composition, featuring iris, vanilla, and the spiciness of cardamom.
- Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme (Spicy Cardamom, Cedarwood): La Nuit de l'Homme combines cardamom, cedarwood, and vetiver to create a spicy and woody fragrance.
- Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Spicy Cardamom, Almondy Tonka Bean): Noir Extreme is a warm and sweet fragrance with notes of cardamom, kulfi (a frozen dessert), vanilla, and amber.
- Giorgio Armani Code Profumo (Spicy Cardamom, Nutmeg): Code Profumo is an oriental-spicy fragrance with notes of cardamom, nutmeg, and tonka bean, providing a rich and warm scent.
Blueprint 202
Fragrance Notes: Vanilla Bean, Cacao, Black Suede, Cypress, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood.
What it’s like: A bold, handsome blend that evokes warmth and adventure. With notes of black suede, vanilla bean, and cacao, this scent is a bit of an extrovert.
Similar Scents in the Wild:
- Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Vanilla Bean, Cacao): This fragrance is known for its rich and warm blend of vanilla, cacao, and tobacco, creating a luxurious and sweet scent.
- Prada Luna Rossa Black (Vanilla Bean, Cacao, Black Suede): Luna Rossa Black combines vanilla, cacao, and black suede, resulting in a sophisticated and sensual fragrance.
- Armani Code by Giorgio Armani (Vanilla Bean, Cacao): Armani Code often features a combination of vanilla and cacao, creating a sweet and seductive scent.
Blueprint 203
Fragrance Notes: Sandalwood, Grassy Vetiver, Golden Musk, Almondy Tonka Bean, Sage, Cedarwood.
What it’s like: Day-to-night, fresh, crisp, unique. Has personality, with sophistication.
Similar Scents in the Wild:
- Tom Ford Grey Vetiver (Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Musk): This fragrance is known for its sophisticated blend of vetiver, citrus, and woody notes, including sandalwood.
- Chanel Bleu de Chanel (Cedarwood, Vetiver): This popular fragrance combines citrus, woody, and aromatic notes, featuring cedarwood and vetiver in its composition.
- Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men (Tobacco, Cedarwood): While it also features tobacco as a prominent note, The One for Men has a warm and spicy base that includes cedarwood.
- Creed Aventus (Sandalwood, Musk): Aventus is a well-known fragrance with notes of blackcurrant, pineapple, and birch, and it has a subtle woody base that may include sandalwood and musk.
Now you’ve got all the information you need to find your favorite Dollar Shave Club-esque cologne. Smell ya later.
