Alternatives to MAISON ASRAR Milky Way Perfume
French Macaron, Intime-Extime and Comme Un Gant are strong alternatives to MAISON ASRAR Milky Way. This 2025 oriental vanilla fragrance blends milk, prunes and caramel with cashmeran, orris, sandalwood and white florals. Vanilla and tonka deepen its creamy, sweet warmth.
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.
Intime-Extime by Pierre Guillaume White Collection £140.00
- Key notes:
- incense
- milk accord
- orris (iris root)
- tea
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
When a perfume says everything about you… Intime-Extime is a powdery, floral and amber scent that can be seen as a skin adornment.
The iris powder accord, incense and vanilla suggest intelligence and power. Whilst the itauba wood and carefully infused white tea gives a refreshing yet exotic complexity to this remarkable perfume.
Absolue d’Osmanthe by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00
- Key notes:
- osmanthus
- prunes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
Osmanthus in this perfume is harvested deep within Guilin province in China. Absolute d’Osmanthe is a modern take on the centuries old essence. The flowers bloom between October and November filling the entire valley with a dreamy fragrance. For the past 2000 years, this fragrant flower with an aroma reminiscent of apricot has been part of perfumers pallette.
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.
The Ghost In The Shell by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- jasmine
- milk accord
- milky skin accord
- moss
- white musk
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- transparent
- woody
A bionic fragrance from the future, where nature and technology unites to create something extraordinary. Aqual™, a floral aldehyde that summons rain-soaked lily-of-the-valley, combines with Yuzu in citrusy metallic freshness. Juicy peach intertwines with Hexyl Acetate, an aromachemical with the scent of a green, melting pear. The jasmine heart becomes humanized with a nourishing accord that replicates the scent of milky skin. The result is poetry that lives on the skin.
Baise Moi On The Dancefloor by Discothèque £130.00
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
Year: 1979
Place: Paris
Champagne in crystal flutes, jasmine vines and iris roots, limbs tangled and lipstick smudged, a poet and a muse, an ocean of violets in bloom. “Love is reciprocal torture,” breathed through a cloud of powder.
Lola at Coat Check by Discothèque £130.00
- Key notes:
- caramel
- cardamom
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Year: 1992
Place: New York
Spirals of sandalwood smoke, love letters and curses, white chocolates in pockets, a moment of softness, razor-edged nails, tiered chandeliers, a glimpse of the moon high in the sky, a whisper on lips that turns into a 4am surprise.
The Smart Set by MINT £170.00
- Key notes:
- coffee
- prunes
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
The Jade line
Perfumer: Nathale Lorson
In this formula velvety woods meet for dark smooth coffee and take their time lounging in the spicy vetiver shade.
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...
About Milky Way by MAISON ASRAR
- What does MAISON ASRAR Milky Way smell like?
- Milky Way smells creamy, fruity and gourmand. Milk, prunes and caramel lead into powdery orris, cashmeran, sandalwood, jasmine and ylang ylang, while vanilla and tonka create a warm oriental vanilla finish.
- Which alternative is closest to Milky Way’s gourmand sweetness?
- French Macaron is the closest match for its dessert-like side, sharing caramel, milk accord and vanilla. Its macaron note makes it sweeter and more confectionery, with less emphasis on Milky Way’s woody and floral facets.
- Which Milky Way alternative is fresher and more powdery?
- Intime-Extime shares milk accord, orris and vanilla with Milky Way, but incense and tea give it a fresher, softer and more powdery character.
- Which alternative has Milky Way’s creamy woody character?
- Comme Un Gant combines milk accord, sandalwood and vanilla, echoing Milky Way’s creamy woods. Cardamom adds a brighter spicy lift, making it more vibrant and less overtly gourmand.
- Which alternative offers a fresh tea twist?
- London Fog shares Milky Way’s milk accord, sandalwood and vanilla. Bergamot and Earl Grey tea make it cleaner and brighter than Milky Way’s richer caramel, prune and tonka profile.