Perfume That Smells Like Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis
If you want a perfume that smells like Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis, Francis Hour reproduces the same opening, heart and drydown. Below is the exact note pyramid of both, side by side.
"Smells like" is about the journey, not just the top notes — so we compare all three layers, not a marketing blurb.
Scent comparison
| Original: Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis | Francis Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Saffron, Oud, Vetiver | Saffron, Oud, Vetiver |
| Heart notes | Amber, Ambergris, Vanilla | Amber, Ambergris, Vanilla |
| Base notes | Aldehydes | Aldehydes |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Francis Hour tracks Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Saffron, Oud, Vetiver, Amber, Ambergris. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 90%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Francis Hour a good Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis dupe?
- Yes — Francis Hour overlaps Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis by about 89.9% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Saffron, Oud, Vetiver, Amber). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Francis Hour smell like?
- It opens with Saffron, Oud, Vetiver, a heart of Amber, Ambergris, Vanilla, drying down to Aldehydes — mirroring the Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis arc.
- How long does Francis Hour last?
- As a eau de parfum, Francis Hour gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis.
- How much cheaper is it than Vilhelm Parfumerie Faces Of Francis?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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