Ryder by Ex Idolo

Best Ryder by Ex Idolo Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Ryder by Ex Idolo is a woody fragrance blending rich amber, smoky incense, and warm tobacco, softened by creamy vanilla and a hint of jasmine. The addition of frankincense and dark woodsy notes adds depth and resinous complexity. This scent suits those drawn to intense, smooth compositions with a balance of smoky, sweet, and floral facets. Attention to amber and incense combinations alongside tobacco and vanilla will guide you toward similar profiles.

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Atman Xaman (EdT)

Atman Xaman (EdT) by Lorenzo Villoresi £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • incense
  • leather
  • tobacco
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • woody

A deep, intense, mysterious fragrance that radiates unique atmospheres: magical, spiritual, real and imaginary.
An enveloping scent of Leather, Tobacco and precious woods with light undertones of flowers and wild herbs, on a gentle, sensual background of fragrant resins, of Vanilla and Patchouli, of Amber and Musk.

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St. Paul's

St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • orange blossom
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • leather
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style. 

The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline. 

The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base. 

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Wolf (Extrait)

Wolf (Extrait) by Wolf Brothers £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • leather
  • oakmoss
  • pine
  • plum
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • woody

An emphasis on amber and leather in this extrait version of the original EdP renders this Wolf darker and more dangerous. The higher perfume oil content means that the shadings of vetiver, pine and oakmoss are richer and deeper. The dark sparkle of cardamom holds its ground, providing a tantalising chiaroscuro to this sumptuous composition.

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Anti-Blues

Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £195.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cocoa
  • dark chocolate
  • incense
  • saffron
  • tobacco
  • vanilla
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • leather
  • unconventional
  • woody

A socially acceptable way to smell like you spend your downtime writhing naked in milky melted chocolate, spiced with saffron, smoked by tobacco, caressed by vanilla. Cue eyes-rolling-back-in-their-head pleasure for anyone who smells you.

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Ambre Gris

Ambre Gris by Perris Monte Carlo £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • ambergris
  • benzoin
  • incense
  • powdery notes
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #powdery
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • marine
  • woody

This perfume is part of Perris 'perfume gold' collection celebrating staple vintage materials and the formula is a true recreation of sweet the salty/vanillic haze of ambergris with that alluring radiating volume only ambergris would have.

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Grande Ile

Grande Ile by Nissaba £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cloves
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • pink pepper
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Grande Ile blends the bounty of Madagascar — vanilla, pink pepper berries and black pepper — into a sensual and comforting spicy amber. This award-winning scent blends a warm ambery accord with clove, caramel nuances and a rich woody bouquet. Contrasting notes of dry cedar, creamy vanilla, and resinous touches create depth and intrigue. Grande Ile’s enveloping trail unfolds gently on the skin, revealing evolving facets throughout the day. Depending on who you ask, this intriguing beauty moirés between Oriental lilies, a vanilla sauna, and a smoky souk.

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Vanille Mafonja

Vanille Mafonja by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • incense
  • myrrh
  • pink pepper
  • sea salt
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • spicy
  • woody

This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty of Madagascan vanilla — one of the finest vanillas in the world. Mafonja means “intense” (as in power or strength) in Malagasy.

It opens with a breath of fleur de sel, evoking salt-kissed skin. A soft heat follows, as cinnamon, pink pepper (Mauritius), and nutmeg wrap the senses in warmth. Ylang-ylang (Comoros) lends a creamy, luminous floral note. As the scent deepens, a darker story unfolds: resinous myrrh (Somalia) and olibanum (Somalia) melt into dark amber.


Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.

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Bois d’Ascese

Bois d’Ascese by Naomi Goodsir £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • frankincense
  • oak
  • smoke
  • tobacco
  • whisky
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Perfumer: Julien Rasquinet.

Naomi Goodsir’s Bois d’Ascese is perhaps the smokiest peaty and charred-whiskey-barrels smelling perfume out there. But the smoke in this fragrance is quite contemplative, it’s not the hints of gunpowder or fireworks, neither is it anything foody. The smoke and woods in this perfume are dry and romantically ascetic, rather introvert and they practice self-discipline.

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Fauno

Fauno by Agatho £305.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • clary sage
  • frankincense
  • juniper
  • leather
  • smoke
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

In Fauno ancient fires reflect off the bronze statures of Roman deities depicting Bacchus feasting in company of fauns, satyrs and nymphs.

The perfume is a smoky echo of the Pompei mysteries lit with torches, perfumed with spicy incense and fragrant herbs.

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Santal

Santal by Floris £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cedarwood
  • cloves
  • frankincense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.

About Ryder by Ex Idolo

How does Ryder by Ex Idolo differ from these similar fragrances?
Ryder balances woody, amber, and incense notes with a subtle floral jasmine and vanilla warmth, creating a smooth, resinous scent. The alternatives may emphasise particular facets like leather, spices, or smokiness differently, offering varied expressions around Ryder’s core accord.
Which fragrances here are the most powdery compared to Ryder?
Ambre Gris and Atmayatra both have powdery aspects added through benzoin and other soft notes, lending a gentler, dustier effect than Ryder’s more straightforward woody amber.
Are any of these fragrances fresher or lighter than Ryder?
St. Paul's and Wolf (Extrait) introduce fresher notes such as bergamot, pink pepper, and pine, making them lighter and cleaner in comparison to Ryder’s dense, dark woodiness.