Best Girl Of Now Lovely by Elie Saab Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Girl Of Now Lovely by Elie Saab is a floral fruity fragrance that opens with fresh notes of mint, pear, mandarin and rosemary, underpinned by the green sharpness of galbanum. Its heart blends almond, black currant blossom, orange blossom, frangipani and rose, while the base is warm and sensual with tonka beans, anise seeds, patchouli, amber and ambroxan. Those drawn to this perfume might focus on its balance of fresh, fruity facets with creamy florals and a subtly spicy, ambered finish.
Ibiza Nights by CARNER £150.00
- Key notes:
- anise seeds
- benzoin
- mandarin
- pear
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- spicy
- woody
Sun soaked dayz and disco nights, this scent captures the character of Ibiza with white florals and aromatic star anise. Chic, cool, joyful!
Disco Inferno by Maison Matine £115.00
- Key notes:
- frangipani
- patchouli
- peach
- pear
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
Ah the wiliness of youth! You think that fresh face shines with only innocence, until a feral cunning presents itself. Disco Inferno starts off playing the game with happy-sappy pear and peach blossom, frangipani and pineapple. Then you realise oud and soft woods are at work behind scenes, allowing that innocent visage into places they should never be allowed.
Hélène by Rance 1795 £110.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- magnolia
- patchouli
- peach
- pear
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Hélène Napoleone was the daughter of Napoleon’s last lover, Albine de Montholon, and although it was never confirmed if the now-exiled Emperor was indeed her father, he did give her his name, so…? Her namesake fragrance is a vivacious bouquet of fruits and florals, headlined by sparkling pear and creamy magnolia. The charm deepens with the amber base, warmed by sandalwood and patchouli.
Love In A Mist by NuWilds £80.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- grapefruit
- lavender
- mint
- rosemary
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
This fragrance captures the essence of a Chinese summer — the tingling mint and cool eucalyptus of dusky mountain air, the aromatics of shiso, lavender and chamomile as the darkness deepens, the grounding woods and greens of cypress, vetiver and galbanum. A dream of summer rewritten — nostalgic and gently magical.
Perfumer: Jin Yongshan
Kajal I by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- mandarin
- orange blossom
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
Spiritually, number one represents beginnings, focus and determination. Kajal l, with its fresh, engaging warmth, has been crafted to underscore one’s innate dignity and charisma. Cassis, grapefruit and mandarin provide the big “hello!”. Guaiac wood, cardamom, orange blossom and cashmeran draw people in, while a soft vanillic cloud of sandalwood and oud extend the allure.
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel
- Key notes:
- angelica root
- fennel
- fougere
- galbanum
- mint
- oakmoss
- petrichor
- pine
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- vintage/old school
After the first rains of autumn, the woods exhale salubrious scents of peat, moss and petrichor — the ideal antidote to the scorching summer heat. Chypre-Mousse was first launched in 1914 for the dandies of the new century, and this iteration reinterprets a classic fougere with contemporary materials. This explosively aromatic blend hums with wild mint and fennel in a swirl of earthy oak moss, peppery green angelica and fresh pine. Bring the outdoors in with Chypre-Mousse.
Perfumer: Hugo Lambert
Pear Pavlova by French Cowboy £90.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- meringue
- pear
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Comes on juicy and fluffy before revealing its true character. Co-created by Allie Goodbun, a showgirl at an iconic Parisian cabaret, Pear Pavlova mirrors her qualities as a dancer: the duality of lightness with strength. Aquatic pear and airy meringue are anchored by musky ambrette seed and heady jasmine sambac to give it unexpected va-va-voom.
Almond Suede by Arquiste £195.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- leather
- neroli
- rosemary
- saffron
- suede
- Aromagroups:
- green
- leather
An addictive and sophisticated gourmand balancing almond marzipan and suede leather inspired by Medieval Andalusia, the city of Córdoba and almond sweets. A must try for gourmand lovers.
801 Blu Palermo by Bon Parfumeur £105.00
- Key notes:
- cypress
- mandarin
- rosemary
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- marine
- transparent
A fresh formula which smells like sea spray on pebbles and some driftwood drying in the sun.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 801 if you like the marine theme, dry woody nuances and a touch of sunny citrus.
Perfumer for 801: Karine Dubreuil-Sereni.
Brume d'été by Marie Jeanne £60.00
- Key notes:
- lavender
- mandarin
- peppermint
- petitgrain
- rosemary
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
Perfume: Sidonie Lancesseur
A body mist with refreshing essential oils of mandarin, rosemary and petitgrain. Marie Jeanne created a fairly novel format of a very gentle, pleasant mist which lends a boost of citrus freshness to sooth and delight the senses and mind.
About Girl Of Now Lovely by Elie Saab
- How does Girl Of Now Lovely compare to these fragrances?
- Girl Of Now Lovely combines fresh citrus and mint with a complex floral heart and a warm, spicy-amber base. The fragrances here share some of its key notes but vary in emphasis, from fresher or more powdery to sweeter or leatherier expressions. None fully replicate its creamy almond and black currant blossom facets.
- Which fragrances here highlight the almond note most prominently?
- Pear Pavlova, Almond Suede and Mallow prominently feature almond. Pear Pavlova pairs it with gourmand meringue and pink pepper, Almond Suede combines it with rosemary and leather, while Mallow blends almond with amber, orange blossom and violet for a powdery sweetness.
- Are there any fragrances here that emphasise the mint note like Girl Of Now Lovely?
- Talento is the only fragrance in this selection that includes mint, adding a fresh green brightness alongside rose and aldehydes. Girl Of Now Lovely’s mint is fresher and combined with fruity and floral facets, while Talento’s mint is part of a crisp, aldehydic composition.









