# Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy Dupes and Similar Scents

Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy: Sinta Paris U262. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Kilian Apple Brandy New York (79% note/accord overlap), Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis (Extrait de Parfum) (76%), Fragrance World Star Men Nebula (75%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/penhaligon-s-a-london-dandy-the-dandy

## Coded dupes

- [Sinta Paris U262](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/sinta-paris-u262) — Stated by the maker; Source: [sintaparis.com](https://sintaparis.com/loja/perfume-contratipo-unissex-u262-65ml-inspirado-em-the-dandy-penhaligons/) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Kilian Apple Brandy New York](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/kilian-apple-brandy-new-york) — 79% overlap
- [Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis (Extrait de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/tiziana-terenzi-arrakis-extrait-de-parfum) — 76% overlap
- [Fragrance World Star Men Nebula](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/fragrance-world-star-men-nebula) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Whisky, Patchouli
- [Mugler A\*Men Pure Malt](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mugler-a-men-pure-malt) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Cedarwood, Whisky, Patchouli
- [Fragrance Du Bois Lucius Maximus](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/fragrance-du-bois-lucius-maximus) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Cedarwood
- [Ermenegildo Zegna Javanese Patchouli (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ermenegildo-zegna-javanese-patchouli-eau-de-toilette) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Cedarwood
- [Grauton Parfums Gold Room](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/grauton-parfums-gold-room) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Patchouli
- [Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes California Chocolate](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/olympic-orchids-artisan-perfumes-california-chocolate) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Patchouli
- [Aaron Terence Hughes Boss Bastard](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/aaron-terence-hughes-boss-bastard) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Cedarwood
- [Baldessarini Ambré (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/baldessarini-ambre-eau-de-toilette) — 73% overlap; Shared notes: Oak wood, Whisky
- [Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/juliette-has-a-gun-another-oud) — 73% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Raspberry
- [Tommy Hilfiger Impact Intense](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/tommy-hilfiger-impact-intense) — 72% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy | Original | No data | No data | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Kilian Apple Brandy New York | Similar original | 79% | No data | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis (Extrait de Parfum) | Similar original | 76% | No data | 8.5/10 (50+ votes) | 8.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Fragrance World Star Men Nebula | Similar original | 75% | Bergamot, Whisky, Patchouli | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy: Sinta Paris U262: stated by the maker.

### Which perfume smells closest to Penhaligon's A London Dandy / The Dandy?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Kilian Apple Brandy New York (79%). Other close alternatives: Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis (Extrait de Parfum) (76%), Fragrance World Star Men Nebula (75%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).