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Phlur Missing Person
Phlur·Original $88

Best Missing Person Dupes

What it smells like

The Scent File profile

Opens with a luminous neroli — bright, slightly bitter citrus-floral — that softens quickly as muguet pulls it toward a clean, dewy heart. The skin musk and ambrette do the heavy lifting through the dry-down, creating that barely-there warmth that reads as a better version of your own skin rather than a recognizable perfume. Sandalwood and white cedar ground everything without announcing themselves; projection stays intimate, sillage is a ghost trail at best. Transparent and addictive in its restraint — best worn close to the skin in warm weather or whenever you want to smell like yourself, only better.

The Scent File Pick
Perfumology No. 217
Perfumology

No. 217

$30–$50

Neroli-muguet-skin-musk arrangement that a smaller community thread flagged as a Missing Person alternative.

Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
6/10
Projection
4/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jan 2026
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Zara Nuit

Nuit

Price
$15–$30
Accuracy
6/10
Longevity
5/10
Projection
4/10
The Scent File MethodVerified Jan 2026

Budget clean-musk sketch with cedar dry-down; thinner than Phlur but in the same family.

Casual

unisex

Fragrantica community

The top dupe of Phlur's Missing Person is No. 217 by Perfumology, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 6/10 for longevity. At $30, it's a 70% match to the $88 original — saving roughly $58 per bottle. Below: 1 more dupe scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.

Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for Missing Person?

Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Missing Person is No. 217 by Perfumology (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 Missing Person 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 Missing Person 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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