Nicole Richie Nicole: released in 2012, woody, amber and patchouli, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nicole Richie Nicole scent match we found is Lattafa Perfumes Oud Lail Maleki — 65% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nicole Richie Nicole dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nicole Richie Nicole | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Lail Maleki | 65% | about $20 (+33%) | 7h vs 4h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Betsey Johnson Pretty n' Punk | 70% | about $20 (+33%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Jessica Simpson Fiend | 63% | about $40 (+167%) | 4h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Victoria's Secret Seduction Dark Orchid | 82% | about $35 (+133%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Oriflame Enigma | 78% | about $20 (+33%) | 6h vs 4h | 6/10 |
A much bolder, woodier take that shares the warm, resinous amber backbone present in the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and fruity accords with Nicole Richie Nicole, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 253 community ratings.
Provides a similarly playful yet woody and warm experience that captures the spirit of the original fragrance.
It shares its warm spicy, fruity and woody accords with Nicole Richie Nicole, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 78 community ratings.
Presents a complex, woody, and spicy blend that echoes the balsamic and patchouli-heavy dry-down of the original.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with Nicole Richie Nicole, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 69 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, woody, and balsamic character that evokes the mysterious depth found in Nicole Richie Nicole.
It shares its fruity, amber and woody accords with Nicole Richie Nicole, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 413 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Offers a warm, spicy, and powdery profile that sits in the same family as the amber-heavy base of Nicole Richie Nicole.
It shares its woody, powdery and vanilla accords with Nicole Richie Nicole, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 1,463 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Lail Maleki, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Nicole Richie Nicole's own estimate.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Lail Maleki, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Nicole Richie Nicole.
Victoria's Secret Seduction Dark Orchid, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Oud Lail Maleki actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Nicole Richie Nicole. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Lail Maleki comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Nicole Richie Nicole notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.