The Ultimate Sand + Fog Dupe Guide: Affordable Alternatives to YSL, Baccarat Rouge & Kayali for $20
As we all know, the internet loves a good dupe and Sand & Fog has taken the fragrance industry by storm this summer.
What is Sand + Fog and Why Is It Trending?
If you haven’t heard of Sand and Fog yet - it’s a SoCal company with candles often found in TJMAXX, Marshalls, HomeGoods. Aside from candles, they have soaps, laundry detergent and now their most emerging popular item - fragrance oils.
Why Fragrance Lovers Are Obsessed With These $20 Perfume Oils
What makes these fragrance oils so popular is not just the price point of roughly $20 per bottle but the similarities in scent to some of the most popular fragrances on the market. We’re talking YSL, Kayali, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and more. With over 200 scents (listed at the bottom, there’s definitely something for anyone and everyone who’s looking)!
I personally get overwhelmed with trying to remember which is a dupe for what so I outlined them here to save time from bouncing back and forth from TikTok, Reddit, and Pinterest.
As fun as these Sand and Fog perfume oil dupes are to find and engage in it’s important to remember these are user-generated comparisons and with no true intention of replacing the original fragrances. If you are new to the fragrance world these $20 perfume oil that smells expensive could be a fun way to get familiar with different fragrance profiles and notes.
Popular Sand + Fog Perfume Dupes (TikTok-Approved)
Here are the internet’s faves:
Vanilla Sands (also known as Malibu Beach) ≈ Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’62 Vanilla & Salted Caramel
Vanilla Woods ≈ Cartier L’Heure Diaphane VIII
Violet Sandalwood ≈ Byredo Mojave Ghost
White Tulip ≈ Byredo La Tulipe
White Vanilla ≈ Outremer Vanille
Sweet Apple → Kayali Apple
Velvet Sandalwood → Byredo Mojave Ghost
Jasmine & Cedarwood → Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Citrus Blossom → YSL Libre
Pearl Blossom (or Amber & Pear) → JHAG Pear Inc.
Starfruit Blossom → Kayali Maldives in a Bottle (Ylang Coco vibe)
Coconut Crème → Missy by Rosie Jane
Where to Buy Sand + Fog Perfume Oils
If you’re looking for the Sand Fog oils TJMAXX, Marshalls, or Homegoods is your best bet to find a great deal. If you’re ready to just test the dupe you can find them on Sand & Fog’s website or Amazon.com
Final Thoughts + Reader Favorites
I’ve personally have picked up the following and I’m loving them so far!
Citrus Blossom (can confirm it smells like YSL Libre)
Jasmine & Cedarwood (Yes it smells like Baccarat!)
Coastal Cashmere (similar to Antropoligie Nostalgia Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’62 Vanilla)
Scents I’m on the hunt for:
Marshmallow Skies - Kayali Yu Boujee Marshmallow
Pistachio Dream - Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato
Bloom - Daisy Marc Jacobs
Beach Day - Bubble Bath Replica
Happy Hunting! Let me know what your favorite TikTok viral fragrance dupes are so far. If you’re already a user, what Sand + Fog fragrance do you swear by? Drop your favorite (or wishlist scent) in the comments!