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Friday, February 23, 2018

Deborah International

During the 1980s, the fragrance market experienced a surge in designer imposter and knockoff perfumes, driven largely by the decade’s fascination with luxury, status, and personal image. The success of iconic designer fragrances—such as Estée Lauder’s Beautiful, Chanel’s No. 5, and Dior’s Poison—created immense consumer demand. However, these perfumes were costly, often viewed as aspirational items beyond the reach of the average shopper. Companies like Deborah International, founded by Deborah Richman, capitalized on this desire by producing budget-friendly alternatives that claimed to mimic the scent profiles of high-end fragrances at a fraction of the price.

Richman’s Omni, launched in the 1980s, was marketed as a “bargain designer impression” fragrance. It was one of many in her expanding line of affordable imitations of contemporary designer scents for both men and women. She boldly asserted that her perfumes used “the same oils and essences” as those employed by luxury brands, and told People Magazine that her creations were made to the same standards as their expensive counterparts. With an investment of $5 million from Quality King, a major drugstore distributor, and access to one of the top perfumers in the world, Richman positioned her company as a challenger to the exclusivity of the designer perfume industry.

The popularity of these “designer impressions” reflected a broader cultural and economic reality. The 1980s were marked by consumerism and glamour, but also by growing income disparity. Many people longed for the sophistication associated with luxury fashion houses but sought it through accessible imitations that allowed them to “smell” like their wealthier counterparts. Mass-market retailers and drugstores embraced these affordable perfumes, which often featured packaging, names, and advertising deliberately reminiscent of their designer inspirations.

The reaction from high-end fragrance houses was swift and often combative. Luxury brands viewed these imitators as threats to their prestige and intellectual property, accusing them of misleading consumers and diluting brand value. Many filed lawsuits for trademark infringement and false advertising, arguing that these knockoffs exploited their reputations and confused the public. Yet despite legal challenges, imposter fragrances flourished because they operated in a legal gray area—often avoiding direct use of protected names while marketing their products with phrases like “If you like Chanel No. 5, you’ll love our version.”

Ultimately, the rise of these imitation perfumes highlighted the democratization of luxury in the 1980s: a time when style and image could be bought cheaply, even if authenticity could not. For Guerlain, Chanel, Dior, and other heritage houses, the proliferation of copycats only reinforced their emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage, and exclusivity, values that distinguished true luxury from its mass-produced echoes.

Other perfumes in the Deborah International line included her versions of popular fragrances of the day:

  • Gypsy/Georgi Girl (Giorgio by Giorgio Beverly Hills, a floral fragrance)
  • Hemlock (Halston by Halston, a mossy woods fragrance)
  • Omni (Opium by Yves Saint Laurent, a classical soft oriental fragrance)
  • Enamoured (Obsession by Calvin Klein, a fresh fruity floriental fragrance)
  • Kleo (Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld, a sweet floral tuberose fragrance)
  • Leora (Lauren by Ralph Lauren, a crisp fruity-fresh floral fragrance)
  • Olivia (Oscar de la Renta by Oscar de la Renta, a floral-oriental fragrance)
  • Adore Adore (Anais Anais by Cacharel, a fresh floral white flower bouquet fragrance)
  • Tamarind (Shalimar by Guerlain, a classic soft oriental fragrance)
  • Forever Innocence (White Linen by Estee Lauder, a soft crisp white flower floral fragrance)
  • Satin & Lace/Satin Glass  (White Shoulders by Evyan, a floral aldehyde fragrance)
  • Immortal (Joy, a classical floral-bouquet fragrance)
  • Gypsy Rose (Red by Giorgio Beverly Hills, a so-called "Fleuriffe Chypre" fragrance)
  • Wisdom (Knowing by Estee Lauder, a floral aldehyde chypre fragrance)
  • Everlasting (Eternity by Calvin Klein, a fresh floral fragrance)
  • Winds (Wings by Giorgio Beverly Hills, a rich floral fragrance)
  • Sahara (Safari by Ralph Lauren, a soft fresh green floral fragrance)
  • Miz (Liz Claiborne by Liz Claiborne, a fresh fruity-floral fragrance)
  • Secret Potion (White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor, a soft crisp white flower floral fragrance)
  • Abstractions (Realities by Liz Claiborne, a fresh fruity-floral fragrance)
  • Passages (Red Door by Elizabeth Arden, a floral spicy oriental fragrance)


Deborah International’s perfume line was a quintessential reflection of 1980s and early 1990s consumer culture, when imitation fragrances became a booming business. Each scent in the collection was modeled after a wildly popular designer perfume of the time, carefully positioned to offer an affordable alternative to prestige fragrances that dominated department store counters. The names chosen for Deborah International’s scents—often evocative yet slightly removed from their inspirations—hinted at their famous counterparts while remaining legally distinct.

The floral and glamorous “Gypsy” (also marketed as “Georgi Girl”) was a dupe of Giorgio Beverly Hills, one of the decade’s most instantly recognizable fragrances. Its bright, heady florals echoed the unabashed luxury of Rodeo Drive and the bold confidence of the 1980s woman. “Hemlock”, patterned after Halston, captured the sensual mossy-woody tones that had defined the minimalist sophistication of 1970s American design. “Omni”, inspired by Opium from Yves Saint Laurent, was a smoldering oriental composition softened slightly for broader appeal—an opulent, spiced interpretation designed to feel exotic yet accessible.

“Enamoured”, a parallel to Calvin Klein’s Obsession, translated the sultry, amber-laced sensuality of the original into a more approachable fruity-floriental version, while “Kleo” offered a sweet, tuberose-driven take on Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld, maintaining its romantic femininity. “Leora”, echoing Lauren by Ralph Lauren, was crisp and youthful, brimming with the clean, breezy freshness that made its namesake scent a favorite among women seeking understated elegance. “Olivia”, modeled after Oscar de la Renta, preserved the lavish floral-oriental structure associated with couture evening gowns and timeless glamour.

“Adore Adore”, mimicking Anaïs Anaïs by Cacharel, embraced innocence through a delicate bouquet of white flowers, while “Tamarind” boldly reinterpreted Guerlain’s legendary Shalimar, offering a softened version of the classic oriental with its vanillic and smoky undertones. “Forever Innocence”, based on White Linen by Estée Lauder, delivered a crisp, airy white-floral impression that conjured freshly laundered linen and quiet sophistication. Similarly, “Satin & Lace” or “Satin Glass”, an homage to White Shoulders by Evyan, brought back the powdery aldehydic charm of mid-century femininity.

Among the richer florals, “Immortal” revisited Joy by Jean Patou—once hailed as the “costliest perfume in the world”—translating its lush rose and jasmine bouquet into a more accessible form. “Gypsy Rose” mirrored Red by Giorgio Beverly Hills, blending chypre warmth and heady flowers into what the brand termed a “Fleuriffe Chypre.” “Wisdom”, inspired by Knowing by Estée Lauder, followed the same aldehydic-chypre path, adding a polished, confident air. “Everlasting” offered a romantic twist on Eternity by Calvin Klein, emphasizing freshness and floral purity. “Winds”, based on Wings by Giorgio Beverly Hills, remained lush and feminine, while “Sahara” recreated Safari by Ralph Lauren, balancing green notes and florals for an outdoorsy sophistication.

For lovers of cheerful, fruity scents, “Miz” mirrored Liz Claiborne’s iconic triangular bottle fragrance, exuding playfulness and youthful vibrancy. “Secret Potion”, a dupe of White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor, captured Hollywood glamour with its luminous floral heart and powdery sensuality. “Abstractions”, inspired by Realities by Liz Claiborne, and “Passages”, reflecting Red Door by Elizabeth Arden, completed the line—each blending affordability with familiarity, allowing consumers to experience the allure of prestige perfumes without the accompanying price tag.

In essence, Deborah International’s collection served as a snapshot of the fragrance landscape of its time—a curated library of reinterpretations that mirrored fashion, celebrity, and luxury through the lens of mass-market accessibility. While high-end brands bristled at these imitations, the enduring appeal of such fragrances proved that scent, like style, could be democratized, allowing everyone to partake in the fantasy of designer sophistication.


Fragrances for Men:

  • Aegean (Aramis by Aramis, a leather masculine chypre fragrance)
  • Player (Polo by Ralph Lauren, a green masculine chypre fragrance)
  • Hunter (Halston Z-14 by Halston, a crisp aromatic masculine chypre fragrance)
  • Prince (Giorgio for Men by Giorgio Beverly Hills, a rich mossy chypre fragrance)
  • Jaguar/Jagged (Drakkar Noir by Drakkar, an aromatic fougère fragrance)
  • Everlasting (Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein, a fresh-green-woody fragrance)
  • Magnet (Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein, a floral oriental fragrance)
  • King of Hearts (Giorgio Red for Men by Giorgio Beverly Hills, a woody floral fragrance)


 Deborah International’s men’s fragrance line mirrored the success of its women’s collection, offering a series of skillfully constructed “designer impressions” that recreated some of the most desirable masculine scents of the late 1970s and 1980s. Each fragrance in the range was clearly inspired by the era’s power-driven aesthetic—the age of Wall Street ambition, tailored suits, and confident masculinity—when scent became as much a symbol of identity as the clothes a man wore. By reinterpreting these icons for a broader market, Deborah International allowed everyday consumers to participate in the olfactory language of prestige and success without paying luxury prices.

"Aegean", inspired by Aramis by Aramis, evoked the classic structure of a leather chypre—bold, assertive, and undeniably masculine. It opened with crisp citrus and herbal notes, quickly deepening into a warm heart of spice and leather. The effect was that of aged saddle leather and sun-warmed woods, conjuring images of refined strength and confidence. Its name, “Aegean,” alluded to rugged coastlines and adventure, perfectly matching the assertive tone of its inspiration.

"Player", a nod to Polo by Ralph Lauren, embraced the virile, green chypre tradition of the 1980s—a fragrance that spoke of power, athleticism, and prestige. Sharp pine, patchouli, and mossy undertones lent it the feel of freshly cut grass and polished wood, making it one of the most instantly recognizable masculine scents of its time. Deborah International’s version captured that same outdoorsy vitality while maintaining the suave polish that made the original a classic.

"Hunter", modeled after Halston Z-14, followed the aromatic chypre path as well, but with a crisper and more modern edge. Spicy notes of cinnamon and citrus blended seamlessly with moss and woods, resulting in a fragrance that felt timeless yet distinctly American. “Hunter” perfectly encapsulated the confident, free-spirited masculinity of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

"Prince", Deborah International’s answer to Giorgio for Men, carried a lush mossy chypre signature. It exuded opulence—rich amber, oakmoss, and patchouli intermingled with aromatic herbs to create an aura of wealth and indulgence. This scent was very much in step with the high-living glamour of Beverly Hills in the 1980s, where fragrance served as an extension of one’s social status.

"Jaguar" (also sold as "Jagged"), inspired by Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche, represented the fougère archetype that defined men’s perfumery through the decade. It was clean, aromatic, and undeniably virile—a mix of lavender, citrus, woods, and a subtle musk base. This scent was the olfactory equivalent of a sleek black leather jacket: effortlessly cool and undeniably modern.

"Everlasting", an interpretation of Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein, brought the fresh-green-woody trend into focus. Its brisk blend of herbs, citrus, and sandalwood embodied the minimalist aesthetic of the late 1980s and early 1990s—a fragrance that felt clean, casual, and wearable for the new generation of professionals.

"Magnet", inspired by Obsession for Men, took a different route with its floral oriental composition. It combined warm spices, amber, and vanilla with a distinctly sensual undertone. Magnet was seductive and enveloping, appealing to the decade’s fascination with power, luxury, and overt sensuality—a scent that drew others in, as its name suggested.

Finally, "King of Hearts", a reflection of Giorgio Red for Men, presented a woody-floral structure with bold aromatic elements. It captured the confident, extroverted energy of late 1980s glamour—rich woods and florals balanced with warmth and spice, radiating charisma and showmanship.

Together, Deborah International’s men’s line offered an accessible portfolio of the era’s most celebrated masculine identities—from the rugged outdoorsman to the sleek urban professional, from the sensual romantic to the commanding executive. These fragrances echoed a time when scent was an essential expression of self-image and aspiration, and even a drugstore shelf could hold the promise of sophistication, style, and power.


Sunday, December 10, 2017

Sherrell Perfumers

Founded in Beverly Hills in the mid-1970s, Sherrell Perfumers emerged during a fascinating period in American fragrance history when prestige perfumes were becoming increasingly aspirational luxury objects for middle-class consumers. The company was established by Murray Poznak, the former president of the Magic Marker Company, whose background in mass-market consumer products likely shaped Sherrell’s aggressive direct-marketing strategy and highly commercial approach to perfumery. Rather than positioning itself as a traditional luxury perfume house rooted in French couture or artisanal fragrance traditions, Sherrell operated as a distinctly American entrepreneurial venture—one that attempted to democratize access to expensive designer scents by offering inexpensive “equivalent” fragrances modeled after famous perfumes and colognes.

Sherrell became particularly notable for its unapologetic embrace of imitation perfumery. Unlike many fragrance companies that quietly borrowed olfactory themes from successful perfumes, Sherrell openly advertised its products as “Copy Cat Equivalent Fragrances,” explicitly inviting consumers to compare them with prestigious originals. Their advertisements promised that buyers could save “50% or more” while enjoying fragrances so accurate that “only your checkbook will know the difference.” This language reflected the broader 1970s consumer culture of discount luxury and accessible glamour, where consumers increasingly sought affordable alternatives to elite products without sacrificing sophistication. Sherrell’s marketing was unusually bold for the era, directly asserting that even perfume experts would struggle to distinguish its creations from imported originals.

A major factor in Sherrell’s early success was its relationship with International Flavors & Fragrances, one of the most important aroma chemical and fragrance manufacturers in the world. According to later court documents, IFF initially supplied Sherrell with high-quality fragrance oils and even assisted in reproducing the visual presentation of prestige perfumes by closely matching their colors. This relationship gave Sherrell a degree of technical legitimacy uncommon among low-cost knockoff perfume companies. By sourcing materials from a respected fragrance house rather than using crude approximations, Sherrell attempted to position its products as serious olfactory reproductions rather than novelty imitations.

The company also employed Edward Silkin, a professional perfume chemist, to aid in fragrance formulation. His involvement suggests that Sherrell’s copies were not merely simplistic blends, but carefully engineered compositions designed to emulate the structure and performance of luxury fragrances. In the 1970s, reproducing a perfume convincingly required extensive analytical work, including studying evaporation curves, balancing top and base accords, and approximating expensive natural materials with more economical synthetics. Sherrell’s advertisements emphasized this technical sophistication, repeatedly describing their fragrances as “carefully selected, blended and formulated” using “rare essential oils.”

Sherrell’s business model depended heavily upon aggressive national advertising. Between 1973 and 1976, the company placed advertisements in a remarkable array of mainstream publications, including the The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, TV Guide, McCall's, and Parade. This wide advertising reach indicates that Sherrell was not a fringe operation but a nationally marketed fragrance company targeting ordinary American households through mail-order and print campaigns. The tone of the advertisements blended glamour with practicality, promising department-store sophistication at dramatically reduced prices.

Much of Sherrell’s controversy stemmed from its claims about ingredient sourcing and manufacturing relationships. Advertisements suggested that the same firms producing oils for prestigious French and American perfumes were also creating Sherrell’s fragrances. These claims blurred the line between truthful ingredient sourcing and misleading implication. Consumers could easily interpret such language to mean Sherrell perfumes were effectively produced by the same manufacturers responsible for luxury brands themselves. These representations ultimately contributed to legal scrutiny and disputes surrounding the company’s advertising practices.

The breakdown of Sherrell’s relationship with IFF in 1974 appears to have marked a turning point in the company’s fortunes. Court records indicate that disputes arose over how Sherrell advertised its products, leading IFF to discontinue supplying fragrance oils. Losing access to high-quality raw materials would have severely affected Sherrell’s ability to maintain convincing reproductions of famous perfumes. Thereafter, the company struggled to locate replacement suppliers and reportedly encountered increasing resistance from newspapers and magazines reluctant to carry its advertisements. These mounting operational difficulties reflected the precarious nature of imitation fragrance businesses, which often relied upon access to quality fragrance compounds and tolerated advertising channels.

Although Sherrell primarily built its reputation through knockoff fragrances inspired by famous perfumes and men’s colognes, the company also experimented with original creations. Among the most notable was the Earth Drops line introduced around 1974. This collection reflected the growing influence of naturalism and earth-conscious aesthetics in 1970s beauty culture. At a time when consumers were becoming interested in patchouli, herbal blends, musk oils, and nature-inspired cosmetics, Earth Drops likely attempted to capitalize on the era’s fascination with holistic lifestyles and “back-to-nature” sensibilities. The existence of proprietary fragrances demonstrates that Sherrell aspired to move beyond mere duplication and establish some degree of creative identity within the fragrance market.

Sherrell ceased operations at the end of 1976 as litigation intensified. Though relatively short-lived, the company remains an intriguing example of 1970s American perfume culture, particularly the rise of “smell-alike” fragrances marketed to consumers eager for affordable luxury. Its story also highlights the growing importance of intellectual property disputes within the fragrance industry during the decade. While perfumes themselves were difficult to copyright, advertising claims and implied associations with prestige brands created fertile ground for legal conflict. Sherrell occupied a gray area between inspiration, imitation, and deception—a space that many later fragrance copy companies would continue to explore for decades afterward.


Earth Drops:

Sherrell’s Earth Drops line represented a fascinating departure from the company’s better-known “Copy Cat” perfume equivalents. Introduced during the mid-1970s, Earth Drops embraced the decade’s growing fascination with naturalism, mysticism, aromatherapy, and individualized fragrance experiences. Rather than imitating famous designer perfumes, the collection focused on singular aromatic impressions inspired by nature itself—flowers, woods, herbs, resins, spices, mosses, fruits, and atmospheric elements. The line was promoted with poetic simplicity: “Earth Drops are nature’s own single fragrances, blended from flowers, woods, and rare spices together with precious oils that are used just like perfume.” This wording deliberately evoked purity and elemental beauty, aligning the collection with the era’s fascination for earthy sensuality and botanical authenticity.

The Earth Drops range was extraordinarily expansive, offering dozens upon dozens of fragrances that functioned almost like an olfactory encyclopedia. Customers could select singular floral notes such as Acacia, Amaryllis, Azalea, Camellia, Chrysanthemum, Freesia, Gardenia, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth, Magnolia, Mimosa, Peony, Sweet Pea, Tea Rose, Tiger Lily, Tuberose, Water Lily, White Rose, and Wisteria. These fragrances likely appealed to consumers seeking to wear the scent of a favorite blossom in isolation rather than as part of a complex French-style perfume pyramid. During the 1970s, this “single-note” perfume concept became increasingly popular in boutiques and natural apothecaries, offering a more intimate and personal alternative to formal department-store fragrances.

Many of the floral Earth Drops compositions probably leaned heavily upon synthetic aroma chemicals, particularly for flowers whose scents are difficult or impossible to extract naturally. Notes such as Lily of the Valley (Muguet), Lilac, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth, Freesia, Lotus, and Gardenia historically rely on sophisticated reconstruction accords because the living flowers either yield no essential oil or produce unusable extracts. Sherrell’s perfumers would have used combinations of hydroxycitronellal, lilial, phenethyl alcohol, indoles, ionones, and lactones to create convincing floral illusions. The line’s advertising language about “precious oils” romanticized the compositions, but the fragrances almost certainly blended natural materials with the modern synthetics that made affordable perfumery possible.

The collection also explored deep resinous and oriental territory through fragrances such as Amber, Ambergris, Labdanum, Frankincense, Opoponax, Styrax, Musk, Eastern Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, and Oak Moss. These scents reflected the powerful influence of 1970s bohemian and spiritual aesthetics. Patchouli oils, musks, incense materials, and balsamic resins had become culturally associated with head shops, meditation culture, imported oils, and the broader counterculture movement. Earth Drops captured this atmosphere beautifully, offering consumers exotic, sensual notes suggestive of incense smoke, velvet fabrics, carved wood, antique spice markets, and dimly lit boutiques filled with imported curiosities.

Several fragrances in the line attempted to evoke environments and abstract concepts rather than literal botanicals. Names such as Earth, Fire, Rain, Sea, Grass, and Green Fern suggest atmospheric scent experiences years before such conceptual perfumery became fashionable in niche fragrance houses. “Rain” likely emphasized watery green notes, ozonic freshness, petrichor effects, and cool herbal accords, while “Sea” may have leaned into mineralic freshness and salty air impressions. “Earth” probably centered on patchouli, vetiver, oakmoss, damp woods, and dark musks. These abstract fragrances reflected the growing experimentalism of 1970s fragrance consumers, who increasingly viewed perfume as mood, identity, and sensory escape rather than merely cosmetic adornment.

Earth Drops also featured culinary herbs, spices, and aromatic materials rarely marketed as standalone perfumes at the time. Basil, Caraway, Celery, Clary Sage, Coriander, Dill, Nutmeg, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, and Wintergreen transformed familiar kitchen and garden aromas into wearable scent experiences. Likewise, spicy and warm compositions such as All Spice, Cinnamon, Clove, Anise, Bitter Almond, and Turkish Tabac evoked warmth, comfort, and exoticism. These unusual fragrances would have appealed to adventurous consumers interested in layering oils together to create personalized blends. The line effectively encouraged experimentation, allowing wearers to combine florals with woods, herbs with musks, or spices with resins according to mood and personality.

Certain Earth Drops fragrances drew inspiration directly from classical perfumery traditions. Chypre, Fougère, and Cuir de Russie referenced entire perfume families rather than singular natural notes. Chypre likely featured bergamot, oakmoss, patchouli, and labdanum in homage to the great mossy fragrances descended from Coty’s legendary Chypre. Fougère probably recreated the lavender-coumarin structure associated with barbershop masculinity and aromatic freshness. Cuir de Russie, named after the famous “Russian Leather” accord, may have suggested smoky birch tar, leather gloves, tobacco, woods, and animalic undertones reminiscent of vintage European perfumery. These references reveal that Earth Drops was not merely a simplistic natural oils line, but one informed by classical fragrance vocabulary and perfume history.

The inclusion of animalic names such as Civet, Musk, Ambergris, and Eastern Musk also reflected lingering fascination with old-world perfumery mystique. By the 1970s, genuine civet and ambergris were becoming less common due to cost, ethics, and regulation, so these Earth Drops fragrances were likely built from synthetic recreations. Nevertheless, such names carried strong associations with sensuality, luxury, and erotic warmth. Consumers of the era often perceived musk oils as intimate, skin-like fragrances meant to mingle with the wearer’s natural body chemistry, contributing to the decade’s broader preference for softer, more personal scent styles.

Fruit and citrus compositions added brightness and accessibility to the line. Bergamot, Fresh Lemon, Green Apple, Island Coconut, Lime, Mandarine, Orange, Tangerine, Wild Strawberry, and Verbena likely provided sparkling freshness that contrasted with the heavier incense and musk-oriented oils. These scents fit neatly within the optimistic, sunny California aesthetic associated with Beverly Hills beauty culture during the decade. Sherrell’s location itself likely influenced the line’s breezy, relaxed identity—less rigidly formal than traditional European perfumery and more aligned with the casual glamour of the American West Coast.

The sheer scale of the Earth Drops collection suggests that Sherrell intended it to function almost like a fragrance wardrobe or apothecary library. Consumers could choose scents that reflected mood, season, fantasy, or personality. One day might call for the powdery softness of Heliotrope or Violet, another for the meditative darkness of Frankincense and Patchouli, and another for the bright innocence of Honeysuckle or Sweet Pea. In this way, Earth Drops anticipated later trends in indie and niche perfumery, where layering, customization, and note-focused fragrances became central to fragrance culture.

Though Sherrell itself disappeared by the late 1970s, Earth Drops remains an evocative artifact of its era—a line that captured the decade’s longing for nature, mysticism, sensuality, experimentation, and accessible self-expression through scent.

  • Acacia
  • All Spice
  • Amaryllis
  • Amber
  • Ambergris
  • Anise
  • Azalea
  • Balsam
  • Basil
  • Bergamot
  • Bitter Almond
  • Camellia
  • Cananga
  • Caraway
  • Carnation
  • Cedar Leaf
  • Cedar Wood
  • Celery
  • Chrysanthemum
  • Chypre
  • Cinnamon
  • Civet
  • Clary Sage
  • Clove
  • Coriander
  • Cuir de Russie
  • Dill
  • Earth
  • Eastern Musk
  • Eucalyptus
  • Fire
  • Fougere
  • Frangipani
  • Frankincense
  • Freesia
  • French Lily
  • Fresh Lemon
  • Galbanum
  • Gardenia
  • Geranium
  • Grass
  • Green Apple
  • Green Fern
  • Heliotrope
  • Honeysuckle
  • Hyacinth
  • Iris
  • Island Coconut
  • Jasmine
  • Jonquil
  • Juniper
  • Labdanum
  • Lavender
  • Lilac
  • Lime
  • Lotus
  • Magnolia
  • Mandarine
  • Marguerite
  • Marigold
  • Mignonette
  • Mimosa
  • Mistletoe
  • Muguet
  • Musk
  • Narcisse
  • Nutmeg
  • Oak Moss
  • Oleander
  • Opoponax
  • Orange
  • Orange Blossom
  • Parsley
  • Patchouli
  • Peony
  • Peppermint
  • Potpourri
  • Rain
  • Rose
  • Rosemary
  • Sandalwood
  • Sea
  • Styrax
  • Sweet Pea
  • Tangerine
  • Tea Rose
  • Thyme
  • Tiger Lily
  • Tuberose
  • Turkish Tabac
  • Vanilla
  • Verbena
  • Vetiver
  • Violet
  • Water Lily
  • White Rose
  • Wild Strawberry
  • Wintergreen
  • Wisteria
  • Ylang Ylang




Sherrell Copy Cat Fragrances for Women:

  • No. 2 - L'Origan by Coty
  • No. 3 - Arpege by Lanvin
  • No. 4 - Chantilly by Houbigant
  • No. 6 - Bellodgia by Caron
  • No. 7 - Shalimar by Guerlain
  • No. 8 - Aphrodisia by Faberge
  • No. 9 - Crepe de Chine by Millot
  • No. 10 - Tabu by Dana
  • No. 11 - Norell by Norell
  • No. 12 - Joy by Jean Patou
  • No. 14 - My Sin by Lanvin
  • No. 15 - Cabochard by Gres
  • No. 16 - Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli
  • No. 17 - L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci
  • No. 18 - Cachet by Prince Matchabelli
  • No. 19 - Blue Grass by Elizabeth Arden
  • No. 20 - Tigress by Faberge
  • No. 21 - Nuit de Noel by Caron
  • No. 23 - Chanel No. 19
  • No. 24 - Miss Dior by Christian Dior
  • No. 27 - Emeraude by Coty
  • No. 28 - Ma Griffe by Carven
  • No. 29 - Madame Rochas
  • No. 31 - Charlie by Revlon
  • No. 32 - Youth Dew by Estee Lauder
  • No. 33 - White Shoulders by Evyan
  • No. 34 - Givenchy III
  • No. 35 - L'Interdit by Givenchy
  • No. 36 - Chanel No. 5
  • No. 37 - Audace by Rochas
  • No. 38 - Mitsouko by Guerlain
  • No. 39 - Via Lanvin by Lanvin
  • No. 40 - Bal a Versailles by Jean Desprez
  • No. 41 - Chamade by Guerlain
  • No. 42 - Chanel No. 22
  • No. 43 - Fidji by Guy Laroche
  • No. 44 - Estee by Estee Lauder
  • No. 45 - Femme by Rochas
  • No. 46 - Replique by Raphael
  • No. 47 - Maja by Myrurgia
  • No. 48 - Y by Yves Saint Laurent
  • No. 49 - Jungle Gardenia by Tuvache
  • No. 50 - Calandre by Paco Rabanne
  • No. 51 - Le De by Givenchy
  • Musk Oil by Alyssa Ashley
  • Civet Oil by Alyssa Ashley
  • Ambergris Oil by Alyssa Ashley




Sherrell Copy Cat Fragrances for Men:

  • No. M1 - Aramis by Estee Lauder/Aramis
  • No. M2 - Arden for Men by Elizabeth Arden
  • No. M3 - Aphrodisia for Men by Faberge
  • No. M4 - Bacchus by Coty
  • No. M5 - Bill Blass by Bill Blass
  • No. M6 - Braggi by Revlon
  • No. M7 - British Sterling by Speidel/MEM
  • No. M8 - Brut by Faberge
  • No. M9 - Canoe by Dana
  • No. M10 - Chanel Pour Monsieur
  • No. M11 - Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior
  • No. M12 - English Leather by MEM
  • No. M13 - Equipage by Hermes
  • No. M14 - Givenchy Gentlemen
  • No. M15 - Gravel by Gravel
  • No. M16 - Eau de Cologne Imperiale by Guerlain 
  • No. M17 - Hai Karate by Leeming
  • No. M18 - Jade East by Swank
  • No. M19 - Kanon by Kanon
  • No. M20 - Lacoste by Jean Patou/Lacoste
  • No. M21 - Monsieur Balmain 
  • No. M22 - Monsieur Carven Vetiver
  • No. M23 - Monsieur Houbigant
  • No. M24 - Monsieur Lanvin
  • No. M25 - Monsieur Rochas
  • No. M26 - Moustache by Rochas
  • No. M27 - Musk for Men by Jovan
  • No. M28 - No. 4711
  • No. M29 - Old Spice by Shulton
  • No. M30 - Pierre Cardin by Pierre Cardin
  • No. M31 - Pub by Revlon
  • No. M32 - Royal Bay Rhum
  • No. M33 - Royal Copenhagen by Royal Copenhagen
  • No. M34 - Royal Hawaiian
  • No. M35 - Russian Leather
  • No. M36 - Tabac Original
  • No. M37 - That Man by Revlon
  • No. M38 - Woodhue for Men by Faberge
  • No. M39 - Yardley Black Label
  • No. M40 - Yardley Original
  • No. M41 - Zizanie by Fragonard

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Welcome to my unique perfume blog! Here, you'll find detailed, encyclopedic entries about perfumes and companies, complete with facts and photos for easy research. This site is not affiliated with any perfume companies; it's a reference source for collectors and enthusiasts who cherish classic fragrances. My goal is to highlight beloved, discontinued classics and show current brand owners the demand for their revival. Your input is invaluable! Please share why you liked a fragrance, describe its scent, the time period you wore it, any memorable occasions, or what it reminded you of. Did a relative wear it, or did you like the bottle design? Your stories might catch the attention of brand representatives. I regularly update posts with new information and corrections. Your contributions help keep my entries accurate and comprehensive. Please comment and share any additional information you have. Together, we can keep the legacy of classic perfumes alive!