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Frédéric Malle En Passant
Frédéric Malle·Original $295

Best En Passant Dupes

What it smells like

The Scent File profile

Opens with lilac so dewy and atmospheric it reads almost more like water than flower — cucumber-cool and diffuse, as if you're standing next to a bush after rain rather than wearing a perfume. The heart settles into something warmer and stranger: iris and orange blossom softened by a steamed-wheat creaminess that gives the whole thing a slightly humid, almost edible quality. Dry-down is white musk, gentle and close-skinned. Projection is intimate throughout; sillage is a whisper, not a trail — Made for spring layering, quiet offices, or anyone who wants florals that feel like memory rather than announcement.

The Scent File Pick
Maison Margiela Replica Flower Market
Maison Margiela

Replica Flower Market

$150–$175

Shares the dewy, watery floral freshness and soft lilac-adjacent character, though Flower Market leans more generically green-floral and lacks En Passant's dreamy, steamed-wheat creaminess. A lighter, more accessible take on the same mood.

Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
6/10
Projection
5/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate

The top dupe of Frédéric Malle's En Passant is Replica Flower Market by Maison Margiela, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 6/10 for longevity. At $150, it's a 70% match to the $295 original — saving roughly $145 per bottle. It's the only scored dupe of En Passant so far, with more on the way as community evidence accumulates.

Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for En Passant?

Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for En Passant is Replica Flower Market by Maison Margiela (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 En Passant 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 En Passant 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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