Phlur Heavy Cream bottle

The top dupe of Phlur's Heavy Cream is Vanilla Sugar | 11 by Kayali, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 8/10 for longevity. At $92, it's a 70% match to the $96 original — saving roughly $4 per bottle. Below: 1 more dupe scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.

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Dossier Powdery Sandalwood bottle
Dossier

Powdery Sandalwood

$29–$49

Captures the creamy, milky sandalwood core with a similarly soft powdery finish. Dossier's version reads slightly less rich and plush but hits the same cozy skin-scent vibe at a fraction of the price.

Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
6/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate
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Dossier Powdery Sandalwood bottle
Dossier

Powdery Sandalwood

Price
$29–$49
Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
6/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate

Captures the creamy, milky sandalwood core with a similarly soft powdery finish. Dossier's version reads slightly less rich and plush but hits the same cozy skin-scent vibe at a fraction of the price.

Casual

unisex

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Kayali Vanilla Sugar | 11 bottle
Kayali

Vanilla Sugar | 11

Price
$92–$135
Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
8/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate

Shares the sweet, creamy, gourmand-adjacent milky quality with prominent vanilla and musk. Kayali's version leans more overtly sugary and less sandalwood-forward but appeals to the same cozy, skin-close aesthetic.

Date Night

unisex

Reddit single-source

Heavy Cream is one of the most widely duped fragrances in the modern market. Its widely recognizable profile has made it a popular target for house brands, Middle Eastern clones, and indie perfumers aiming for similar olfactory territory at a fraction of the price.

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Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for Heavy Cream?

Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Heavy Cream is Powdery Sandalwood by Dossier (accuracy 7/10, longevity 6/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.

How are Heavy Cream dupes scored?

Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.

Are the dupe recommendations for Heavy Cream sponsored?

No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings reflect community consensus only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.

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