GILD Journal

A buying guide to tonka bean colognes, from sweet rose and oud to powdery almond, resin and leather. Featuring THE GILD Tonka Royale as our top pick.

Explore bright saffron, woody amber, leather and oud styles, with original fragrance comparisons and three clearly identified GILD inspired alternatives.

Choose a powdery fragrance by texture and occasion, with creamy vanilla, iris and almond recommendations and Vanilux as our highlighted GILD top pick.

From bright citrus and black tea to dry woods and creamy matcha, find a tea fragrance that fits your routine, including affordable GILD alternatives.

A practical guide to niche fragrances and affordable inspired alternatives, with recommendations for everyday wear, dinner and a more distinctive scent wardrobe.

Compare Le Labo Bergamote 22 alternatives, with Bergalume as our top pick, Montagne Eau Bergamote and Alexandria Sparkling Bergamot.

Compare Bvlgari Kobraa alternatives, with Velocita as our top pick, hkPERFUMES Fantastic and DUA Unleash The Python. Explore incense and oud.

Compare Rosendo Mateu No. 5 alternatives, with Cinqe as our top pick, DUA Expect the Unexpected and a related amber style from Lattafa.

Compare Amouage Purpose 50 alternatives, with Radice as our top pick, hkPERFUMES Big Night and Yom & Layl Aim 50. Choose by scent style and occasion.

Compare Amouage Decision alternatives, with Intento as our top pick, hkPERFUMES Venture and DUA Final Verdict. Learn the difference between Decision and Decision 42.

Compare Crystal Saffron alternatives, starting with Safran Lumière, alongside Armaf Ombre D’Or and French Avenue Saffron Elixir. Choose by scent style and occasion.

Compare Louis Vuitton Symphony alternatives by citrus and ginger, with Éclare as our top pick alongside ALT Crescendo and DUA Melody.