Best Cry Baby by Portals Parfums Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Cry Baby by Portals Parfums is an oriental vanilla fragrance combining creamy milk accord with rich caramel and fruity blackcurrant. Its powdery notes mingle with strawberry and a distinctive lipstick facet, grounded by warm sandalwood. Those drawn to sweet, gourmand scents with a soft, velvety texture and a hint of nostalgic femininity will find Cry Baby compelling.
French Macaron by Karzaz £69.00
- Key notes:
- caramel
- macarons
- milk accord
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
French Macaron captures the essence of its namesake French pastry. The opening notes of warm milk and almond offer a comforting sensation, like a freshly baked macaron. The heart reveals a fruity raspberry, balanced by a biscuit note. The caramel and vanilla base is a sweet and smooth sign-off.
Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £85.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- caramel
- cinnamon
- powdery notes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen
The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.
Dolly by Barre £85.00
- Key notes:
- incense
- lipstick
- suede
- Aromagroups:
- leather
“Do whatever you want
in your own way, lipstick, powder head
love letters, cherry on top
all grown up but not really.”
This potion summons strange leather suggested by iris, which also cues impressions of vintage lipstick. A distant marzipan twists the leather into doll head notes of plastic and powder, for an unexpectedly tough statement.
Labbra e Terra by Maqueda £195.00
- Key notes:
- damp earth accord
- lipstick
- mushroom
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- unconventional
A haunted perfume for a life clawed back after a near-death experience. Walking out the door of the abandoned house where you used to live, you collapse face-first into the garden, choking on the smell of violets and your red fruit lipstick. You kiss the earth with your dirty lips, sucking life back into your soul.
Comme Un Gant by Voyages Imaginaires £175.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- milk accord
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Venice… The Biennale…
Among an immaculate work of art, the light dances. Wreathed in an aura of mystery, the delicate forms of crumpled silk paper, translucent in places and downy in others, inspire this abstract, woody yet radiant sillage. An intense emotion through shades of white. A scent you could almost touch.A second skin to be worn alone… or combined with another fragrance.
London Fog by Brandt £185.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- earl grey tea
- milk accord
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
You’re in a cafe on a quiet London street as the morning fog mingles with gentle rain. You breathe in your cup of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea, bright with bergamot and ever so slightly smoky. Silky steamed milk frothed with decadent vanilla bean and a hint of lavender is sweetened with whipped honey. Let London Fog be your invitation to indulge in the serenity of cozy luxury.
Secretions Magnifiques by Etat Libre d'Orange £110.00
- Key notes:
- milk accord
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- unconventional
- woody
Like blood, sweat, sperm and saliva, this disturbing perfume is an ode to the pinnacle of sexual pleasure, that extraordinary moment when desire triumphs over reason. On the razor’s subversive edge, it’s love or hate at first sight...
Blanc Sada by L'Entropiste £185.00
- Key notes:
- milk accord
- powdery nuance
- rice powder
- straw
- Aromagroups:
- woody
This perfume paints an olfactory portrait of Sada, a glamorous geisha. Her languid body, shamelessly powdered, is draped across the tatami. The silky slide of her skin against the woven straw becomes a caress. Blanc Sada captures her allure — milky rice powder and refined iris suggesting the geisha’s elegant makeup. Through this white veil, a fresh green accord of straw and tatami appears. The fragrance recasts the color of purity through a powdery, sensual composition.
Bubble Tea by d'Annam £130.00
- Key notes:
- black tea
- brown sugar
- milk accord
- tapioca
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- floral
- fruity
Inspired by Tawain’s blockbuster beverage: sweet milk tea shaken with tapioca pearls. This eau de parfum suggests the drink's complex flavors: roasted black tea, rich brown sugar, creamy milk and soft, chewy boba. A dusty, honeyed floral note lends sensuality.
Cow by Zoologist £200.00
- Key notes:
- lily-of-the-valley
- milk accord
- sage
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
Perfumer: Nathalie Feisthauer
Lush green pastures tumble toward the horizon, arching beneath the imposing silhouette of a mountain range. Cumulus clouds roll across a bright blue sky, their massive shadows gliding over a peacefully grazing herd. In a corner of the meadow, a tiny calf braces quivering limbs and, with a mighty lurch, stumbles up to take its maiden steps. Its velvet snout prods, rooting at its mother, until the release of warm milk signals a satisfying welcome to this vast new world.
Zoologist Cow brings to mind a bucolic scene, a myriad of scents from Mother Nature’s nurturing bosom. Innocent florals sway among soft grasses, while apple gently sweetens the soft aroma of fresh milk. The result is a place both familiar and reassuring, where warm arms unfold to welcome us into a loving embrace. A place called home.
About Cry Baby by Portals Parfums
- How does Cry Baby by Portals Parfums differ from other oriental vanilla fragrances?
- Cry Baby blends gourmand elements like caramel and strawberry with a distinctive lipstick note and powdery nuances. This combination creates a creamy, slightly fruity oriental vanilla fragrance that balances sweetness with a nostalgic, powdery softness, setting it apart from more straightforward vanilla scents.
- Are these fragrances exact matches to Cry Baby by Portals Parfums?
- No fragrance on this list is an exact match to Cry Baby. Each shares some notes such as milk accord, sandalwood, or caramel but differs in composition, creating unique variations around the creamy oriental vanilla theme.
- What should I consider if I want a fragrance similar to Cry Baby but less sweet?
- Look for fragrances in this selection that emphasise woody, fresh, or spicy notes alongside the milk accord, such as Demain Promis or London Fog. These offer creamy bases with less emphasis on sweet gourmand notes like caramel or strawberry.









