Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe — cheaper alternatives

Acca Kappa Calycanthus: released in 2003, white floral, floral and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe?

The closest Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe we found is The Body Shop Moringa — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Acca Kappa CalycanthusProjection
1The Body Shop Moringa84%about $35 (−36%)4h vs 5h5/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Habik For Women79%about $20* (−64%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Victorio & Lucchino Abril81%about $15 (−73%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Acca Kappa Jasmine & Water Lily87%about $50 (−9%)5h vs 5h5/10
5BARRIO Rural Ballad78%about $35 (−36%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. The Body Shop Moringa — 84% scent match

    Shares a vibrant, dewy white floral character reminiscent of Acca Kappa Calycanthus, though leaning heavier on lush green petals.

    It lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,000 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Habik For Women — 79% scent match

    Evokes the sweet honeyed blossom profile found in Acca Kappa Calycanthus with a warm, comforting finish.

    It shares its white floral, floral and fresh accords with Acca Kappa Calycanthus, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 548 community ratings.

  3. Acca Kappa Jasmine & Water Lily — 87% scent match

    A natural alternative from the same house that echoes the translucent white floral sweetness of Acca Kappa Calycanthus.

    It shares its floral, white floral and fruity accords with Acca Kappa Calycanthus, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 31 community ratings.

  4. BARRIO Rural Ballad — 78% scent match

    Explores a similar pastoral green and sweet floral atmosphere reminiscent of the gentle character of Acca Kappa Calycanthus.

    It shares its white floral, floral and green accords with Acca Kappa Calycanthus, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6 community ratings.

  5. Victorio & Lucchino Abril — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a similar bright citrus and fresh floral blend that sits comfortably in the same family as Acca Kappa Calycanthus.

    It shares its white floral, floral and citrus accords with Acca Kappa Calycanthus, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 127 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe is cheapest?

Victorio & Lucchino Abril, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Acca Kappa Calycanthus.

Which Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe lasts longest?

Victorio & Lucchino Abril, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Acca Kappa Calycanthus.

Which Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe is closest to the original?

Acca Kappa Jasmine & Water Lily, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — The Body Shop Moringa saves you about $30 a year against Acca Kappa Calycanthus. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Acca Kappa Calycanthus dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Victorio & Lucchino Abril comes closest at 5.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Acca Kappa Calycanthus notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.