The Truth About Fragrance Dupes: Are You Really Getting a Perfumer’s Best Work?
Posted by MAIR on Mar 31st 2025
In the beauty industry, imitation isn’t just flattery—it’s big business. From designer-inspired fashion to lookalike handbags, the concept of "dupes" has been widely accepted. But when it comes to perfume, the conversation becomes more complex. Francis Kurkdjian, one of the most renowned perfumers in the world, recently addressed the issue of fragrance duplication on the Fat Mascara podcast, expressing his disdain for the practice and questioning why intellectual property prote
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