Best Lost Americana by Dossier Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Lost Americana is an oriental spicy fragrance defined by a blend of warm spices, rich resins, and creamy gourmand elements. Incense and myrrh provide a smoky, resinous heart, balanced by the sweetness of almond, vanilla, and cocoa. Pink pepper and cinnamon add a spicy vibrancy, while suede, patchouli, and vetiver give an underlying earthy depth. Those drawn to complex, warm, and slightly sweet oriental scents with a smoky edge will find this perfume appealing.
Vanille Mafonja by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £125.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- incense
- myrrh
- pink pepper
- sea salt
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty of Madagascan vanilla — one of the finest vanillas in the world. Mafonja means “intense” (as in power or strength) in Malagasy.
It opens with a breath of fleur de sel, evoking salt-kissed skin. A soft heat follows, as cinnamon, pink pepper (Mauritius), and nutmeg wrap the senses in warmth. Ylang-ylang (Comoros) lends a creamy, luminous floral note. As the scent deepens, a darker story unfolds: resinous myrrh (Somalia) and olibanum (Somalia) melt into dark amber.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
MYRRHE by Headspace £145.83
- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- incense
- myrrh
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Perfumer: Julien Rasquinet
Capturing the essence of desert myrrh warmed by the beach. With spicy cinnamon, rich cedar and sweet tangy ambroxan all clarifying and defining the sensational incense. It is a scent of contradiction with amber tones and mineral references that serve a blend that can be peaceful or invigorating. You choose.
- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- frankincense
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- incense
- myrrh
- Aromagroups:
- woody
An intense incense that shapeshifts between cold/smoky and warm/creamy. This dream belongs to the mythological Irish warrior poet Ossian, who inspired the Romantic literary movement across 18th century Europe. Rêve d'Ossian conjures misty midnight forests with smouldering notes of pine, frankincense and myrrh, before calling forth the benevolence of Celtic fairies with mellow tonka bean and vanillic benzoin.
Perfumer: Hugo Lambert
Berbera by Nissaba £125.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- elemi
- incense
- myrrh
- pink pepper
- smoke
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
The finest gum extracts from Somaliland — frankincense, myrrh and opoponax — combine in this resinous and sophisticated scent. Berbera is a powerful woody amber suitable for layering, as is common in the Middle East, as well as a standalone manifesto. Opoponax brings nuances of leather and old wood, myrrh swirls in a cola note, and frankincense soars high and dry. A charred-around-the-edges fragrance to uplift your soul and deepen your mystique.
Grande Ile by Nissaba £125.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- cloves
- incense
- patchouli
- pink pepper
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Grande Ile blends the bounty of Madagascar — vanilla, pink pepper berries and black pepper — into a sensual and comforting spicy amber. This award-winning scent blends a warm ambery accord with clove, caramel nuances and a rich woody bouquet. Contrasting notes of dry cedar, creamy vanilla, and resinous touches create depth and intrigue. Grande Ile’s enveloping trail unfolds gently on the skin, revealing evolving facets throughout the day. Depending on who you ask, this intriguing beauty moirés between Oriental lilies, a vanilla sauna, and a smoky souk.
Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume Black Collection £162.50
- Key notes:
- cocoa
- dark chocolate
- incense
- saffron
- tobacco
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
A socially acceptable way to smell like you spend your downtime writhing naked in milky melted chocolate, spiced with saffron, smoked by tobacco, caressed by vanilla. Cue eyes-rolling-back-in-their-head pleasure for anyone who smells you.
Cake by And Fragrance £104.17
- Key notes:
- almond
- cocoa
- leather
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Fancy a cake with a difference, here’s our magic recipe:
Epically creamy, cakey caramel notes that are good enough to eat? – yep.
A dollop of FairTrade Cocoa absolute oozing with yummy goodness) – got that.
Deforestation free environmentally conscious cocoa beans – got that too.
Mix and spray generously for best results for you and the planet. Have your Cåke and all that...
Pear Pavlova by French Cowboy £75.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- meringue
- pear
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Comes on juicy and fluffy before revealing its true character. Co-created by Allie Goodbun, a showgirl at an iconic Parisian cabaret, Pear Pavlova mirrors her qualities as a dancer: the duality of lightness with strength. Aquatic pear and airy meringue are anchored by musky ambrette seed and heady jasmine sambac to give it unexpected va-va-voom.
Almond Suede by Arquiste £162.50
- Key notes:
- almond
- leather
- neroli
- rosemary
- saffron
- suede
- Aromagroups:
- green
- leather
An addictive and sophisticated gourmand balancing almond marzipan and suede leather inspired by Medieval Andalusia, the city of Córdoba and almond sweets. A must try for gourmand lovers.
Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £200.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- cinnamon
- cumin
- ginger
- incense
- patchouli
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- woody
The Orange Extraordinaire collection.
An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.
About Lost Americana by Dossier
- How does Lost Americana differ from the fragrances listed here?
- Lost Americana is a complex oriental spicy fragrance combining smoky resins, warm spices, and creamy gourmand notes such as almond and cocoa. The listed fragrances share some of these elements but vary in emphasis, with some focusing more on smoky, spicy, or sweet components. None replicate the full balance of all Lost Americana’s notes.
- Which fragrances here are best for someone who prefers less sweet perfumes?
- MYRRHE by Headspace and Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange offer a spicier and resinous profile with minimal sweetness. Almond Suede by Arquiste also provides a cleaner, less gourmand option with herbal and suede notes.
- Are there any fragrances similar to Lost Americana that emphasise the gourmand notes?
- Cake by And Fragrance and Pear Pavlova by French Cowboy highlight gourmand elements like almond and cocoa. Anti-Blues by Pierre Guillaume introduces dark chocolate and vanilla for a richer sweet experience, while Vanille Mafonja balances gourmand sweetness with smoky resins.









