So, Olympéa by Paco Rabanne, right? That salty-vanilla goddess scent. It’s gorgeous, no doubt. But your wallet might be weeping after a purchase. That’s where the “inspired by” perfumes come in, and honey, the Brazilians are *killing it* in this department.
First up – and I gotta be honest, I haven’t personally sniffed this one, but the internet *swears* by it – is the In Flames by La Rive. Apparently, it’s a dead ringer for Olympéa. La Rive is a Polish brand, but readily available in Brazil and online. The vibe? Supposedly, it captures that same seductive, powerful, “I’m gonna conquer the world” energy. Think strong woman but like, in a yummy smelling way.
Then you’ve got Athena by Amakha Paris. Now, I’ve actually tried Amakha Paris (yeah, I’m a sucker for a good dupe). They’re kinda like… the Avon of Brazil, but with perfumes. Their version of Olympéa is, well, it’s *close*. It’s not *exactly* the same, maybe a little sweeter, a little less salty, but for the price? You can’t really complain. I mean, you could, but you’d be a bit of a fragrance snob, wouldn’t ya?
And speaking of price… let’s be real, the ultimate dupe is finding something *cheap*. I even saw something that mentions Perfume 087 Réplica 1º Linha Olympea Fem. Brand Collection 25ml. Woah, long name! No idea if *that’s* any good, but the name SCREAMS “knockoff!” And frankly, if it smells decent, and you’re saving like, a *ton* of money, why not? (Okay, maybe do a little research first, make sure it won’t give you a rash or anything.)
Oh! And almost forgot! While not Brazilian, gotta mention the Zara dupes. Zara’s a wild card, sometimes they nail it, sometimes they’re way off. They often have fragrances that have a similar profile, so it might be worth checking out whatever they have on offer right now, and see if you can find one that fits the bill.
