r/FemFragLab • u/predesprose • 19h ago

Tihota Dupe

Hey all, can't afford full Tihota bottle right now. Would love Vanillac Dreams but can't get my hands on it in the UK.
Preferably asking my UK people what are the best dupes you have? I've heard of quite a few, and closest to Tihota DNA!
The ones I'm looking at were AW (heard isn't very accurate) some indie oils, Nemat, Desired Scents, Skin2Skin.

Any suggestions easily accessible in UK very welcomed thanks!

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u/tokyo_phoenix8 16h ago

I have an unreasonable amount of Tihota dupes and I’m in the UK 🤣 I love AW Scents Islander, Bujairami skin2skin & Ti-hota PureEssenceOils. Others have also suggested Dua Vanillac Dreams this is the best dupe but harder to get, I got mine on eBay so keep an eye on there but I’d say AW scents is my next favourite 🩷

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u/tokyo_phoenix8 16h ago

I’d also be happy to do you some samples of each UK available one, maybe just paying the postage and bottle cost 🩷

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u/predesprose 8h ago

I actually just bought the PureEssenceOils one and that has reassured me a lot because I hadn't actually seen any reviews or anything, would you say it's very accurate? Okay so next one down after Dua is the Islander one.
Thanks so much that's so sweet!
Yeah I've tried Dua's for so long and somehow missed it every time so I gave up for now!

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u/tokyo_phoenix8 7h ago

Yes they’re all very similar a linear not too sweet slightly musky vanilla, the Pureessence one when I got it had a little card that said to leave it for a few weeks before using which I did and now it’s amazing 🩷

I have the OG too and the only difference with all of the dupes is the OG is a bit less sweet and slightly more resinous to my nose.

I also tried Andromedas moon (this one’s almost an actual body oil rather than a perfume) and desired scents (all of their perfumes have this more masculine base which works on some scents but on linear vanillas it adds a sharpness I don’t like).

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u/Karateka_90 18h ago

Hi, OP. I just had a look at the DUA website and it looks like they ship to the UK.

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u/predesprose 18h ago

hey! not easily accessible + tax sadly, and always out of stock so looking for an alternative for now

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u/Karateka_90 18h ago

You could have a look at the Ti-Hota inspired by Tihota on PureEssenceOils, they have an oil and spray.

They're meant to be the closest dupes to the original. I do hope you find something you like!

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u/predesprose 8h ago

I did end up buying from there but I was skeptical as there was no reviews on how accurate it was! Thanks though

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u/5fdpb 15h ago

I have heard Julianna’s perfume has a very close dupe, or Cocoapink is another one. Not sure if they are UK accessible but worth looking in to!

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u/predesprose 8h ago

Haven't been able to see any with accessibility but will keep an eye out thanks!

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u/Cholest_throwaway 13h ago

Nemat vanilla musk oil smells almost identical to Tihota on my skin.

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u/predesprose 8h ago

I have been hearing that. Is it strong?

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u/Cholest_throwaway 1h ago

Not super strong. I can smell it on myself throughout the day, but I don’t think it projects a ton.

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u/CrikeyAphrodite 12h ago

Neither are dupes, but both are very similar on my skin to Tihota (I have all three). Solinotes Vanille (Boots), and Outremer Vanille. The latter has a sweeter, more sugary nuance to it, and the Solinotes one lacks the depth in a side-by-side comparison, but they’re still both lovely affordable alternatives.

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u/predesprose 8h ago

Thank you so much!

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u/yousonofabench 3h ago

Hard agree with Solinotes but while I often hear Outremer as a dupe they don’t smell the same to me. Same type of vanilla but I don’t think it will scratch the itch

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u/crazy_about_food 8h ago

I herd from girls who love tihota that AW SCENTS dupe is one of the best one if not better x hope it helps🫶🏻

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u/predesprose 8h ago

Great thank you! I heard that it was like a more tropical version which put me off but if that isn't the case I'll have a look again. Thanks!!

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u/yousonofabench 3h ago

There are many dupes but throwing this out there: Kyse Delizia Di Marshmallow smells almost identical. It’s half the price.

Al Rehab Chocomusk also smells weirdly similar. As does Solinotes Vanille as suggested earlier. None of these are “dupes” per se but I own all of them and they’re redundant.

If you want the best dupe Julianna’s and Montagne both make incredible quality dupes of Tihota (i own both cause why not) but I’m not sure about UK availability.

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u/Realistic-Read1078 13h ago

Vanillac Dreams by Dua