Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade: released in 2011, powdery, violet and floral, about 7h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade scent match we found is Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Eau de Parfum — 86% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Eau de Parfum | 86% | about $25 | 5h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Attar | 84% | about $10 (10 ml) | 3h vs 7h | 3/10 |
| 3 | Alkemia Perfumes Book of Shadows | 82% | about $20 (5 ml) | 7h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Transilvania Parfums Gothiques Vampir | 80% | about $15 (10 ml) | 4h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Alkemia Perfumes Madam X | 78% | about $20 (5 ml) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the earthy, melancholic, and slightly damp floral atmosphere that makes Deadly Nightshade such a unique and evocative scent.
It shares its leather accords with Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 44 community ratings.
Provides a concentrated, oil-based take on the same damp, earthy, and floral profile that characterizes Deadly Nightshade.
It lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 41 community ratings.
Shares the dark, atmospheric, and slightly balsamic woody character found in Deadly Nightshade, offering a similarly mysterious and grounded floral experience.
It shares its leather, balsamic and woody accords with Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 67 community ratings.
Leans into the same dark, gothic floral and musky territory as Deadly Nightshade, perfect for those seeking a similarly moody aesthetic.
It shares its leather, musky and woody accords with Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 8 community ratings.
Evokes a similar sense of dark, musky sophistication and powdery floral depth that defines the core personality of Deadly Nightshade.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 91 community ratings.
Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Eau de Parfum, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Alkemia Perfumes Book of Shadows, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade.
Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Eau de Parfum, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Eau de Parfum saves you about $5 a year against Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Alkemia Perfumes Book of Shadows comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Alkemia Perfumes Deadly Nightshade notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.