The inspired perfume market has grown enormously in the UK, and quality varies wildly between brands. To save you the trial and error, we’ve put together our pick of the 20 standout inspired fragrances available right now, based on genuine Eau de Parfum concentration, longevity, and value for money.
Our Top 20 Picks
| # | Fragrance | Officially Inspired By | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yodeyma Nº100 | Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel | Everyday signature scent (men) |
| 2 | Yodeyma Nº1 | Dior’s Hypnotic Poison | Evening wear (women) |
| 3 | Yodeyma Nº101 | Dior’s Sauvage | Daytime and summer (men) |
| 4 | Yodeyma Nº15 | Lancôme’s Idole | Timeless everyday scent (women) |
| 5 | Yodeyma Nº105 | Creed’s Aventus | Evening and winter (men) |
| 6 | Yodeyma Nº25 | Yves Saint Laurent’s Black Opium | Bold gourmand lovers (women) |
| 7 | Yodeyma Nº10 | Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle | Versatile everyday scent (women) |
| 8 | Yodeyma Nº30 | Tom Ford’s Black Orchid | Bold evening scent (women) |
| 9 | Yodeyma Nº133 | Giorgio Armani’s Stronger With You | Distinctive winter scent (men) |
| 10 | Yodeyma Nº8 | Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle | Sophisticated everyday scent (women) |
| 11 | Yodeyma Nº118 | Xerjoff’s Erba Pura | Summer wear (men) |
| 12 | Yodeyma Nº53 | Kilian’s Angels’ Share | Cosy autumn/winter (women) |
| 13 | Yodeyma Nº104 | Paco Rabanne’s 1 Million | Evening wear (men) |
| 14 | Yodeyma Nº22 | Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540 | Special occasions (unisex) |
| 15 | Yodeyma Nº131 | Montblanc’s Explorer | Signature evening scent (men) |
| 16 | Yodeyma Nº36 | Amouage’s Guidance | Special occasions (women) |
| 17 | Yodeyma Nº109 | Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male | Casual daily wear (men) |
| 18 | Yodeyma Nº107 | Paco Rabanne’s Invictus | Sporty daily wear (men) |
| 19 | Yodeyma Nº120 | Initio Parfums’s Oud for Greatness | Rich evening scent (men) |
| 20 | Yodeyma Nº42 | Chanel’s Nº5 L’Eau | Versatile everyday scent (women) |
Every designer inspiration listed above is confirmed directly via Yodeyma’s official UK product catalogue, not inferred from notes alone.
Why Yodeyma Dominates This List
Yodeyma consistently outperforms much of the wider inspired perfume market for one simple reason: it’s formulated as genuine Eau de Parfum concentration, rather than the heavily diluted sprays common at the budget end of the category. That means real longevity and projection, not just a nice smell for the first ten minutes. See our full Yodeyma catalogue for the complete range beyond this top 20.
How We Selected These
This list prioritises three things: genuine EDP concentration, a well-balanced note structure across top, heart and base (explained fully in our perfume notes guide), and broad everyday wearability rather than niche, polarising scents. If you’re deciding whether inspired perfumes are right for you at all, our guide on branded vs inspired perfumes is a good starting point.
Other Brands Worth Knowing
Yodeyma isn’t the only name in the inspired perfume space. Verset is another well-known UK brand, and we’ve written a full Verset vs Yodeyma comparison if you want to weigh the two up directly.
Building Your Own Shortlist
Rather than treating this list as a strict ranking, think of it as a starting shortlist organised loosely by occasion and season. If you’re new to inspired perfumes altogether, picking one everyday option (Nº100 or Nº42, for example) alongside one richer evening option (Nº120 or Nº30) gives you practical coverage without needing to buy all twenty at once. Our guide on how to choose the right perfume covers this kind of gradual wardrobe-building approach in more depth.
A Note on Availability
Because Yodeyma’s full catalogue spans well over ninety fragrances, this list intentionally focuses on the most consistently well-reviewed, versatile options rather than attempting to cover everything. If you don’t see a specific style represented here, our complete Yodeyma catalogue covers the full range across both General and Niche Collections in detail.
Revisiting This List Over Time
We’ll periodically revisit this top 20 as new fragrances are added to our range and as customer favourites shift, so it’s worth bookmarking this page if you’re building out a fragrance wardrobe gradually over several months rather than all at once.
What Sets a Genuinely Good Inspired Perfume Apart
Beyond the specific fragrances listed here, it’s worth understanding the underlying qualities that make an inspired perfume genuinely worth buying rather than a disappointing purchase. Concentration matters more than almost anything else, a true Eau de Parfum will always outlast a diluted spray regardless of how convincing the initial scent seems. Transparency about ingredients and notes is another strong signal, brands confident in their formulation tend to publish full note breakdowns rather than vague marketing descriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these fragrances exact copies of designer perfumes?
No — each is independently formulated to evoke a similar character, not an identical chemical copy. See our guide on what inspired perfumes are for the full explanation.
What sizes do these come in?
All Yodeyma fragrances on this list are available in 15ml, 50ml and 100ml.
Which is the single best-seller?
Yodeyma Nº100 and Nº1 are consistently our best-sellers across men’s and women’s ranges respectively, thanks to their versatile, everyday-friendly character.
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