Aerin Waterlily Sun: released in 2014, green, floral and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aerin Waterlily Sun dupe we found is Alfred Sung Shi — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aerin Waterlily Sun dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aerin Waterlily Sun | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfred Sung Shi | 82% | about $25 (−88%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Zara Waterlily Tea Dress | 78% | about $30* (−86%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Nest Amazon Lily | 72% | about $80 (−62%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Jennifer Lopez Glowing | 78% | about $30 (−86%) | 6h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Pacifica Tunisian Jasmine | 73% | about $40 (−81%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Captures the clean, aquatic, and floral essence of Aerin Waterlily Sun with a similarly light and refreshing profile.
It shares its floral, citrus and aquatic accords with Aerin Waterlily Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,274 community ratings.
Shares a similar focus on delicate, watery floral notes, providing a light and airy scent profile reminiscent of the original.
It shares its green, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Aerin Waterlily Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,503 community ratings.
Evokes a similar lush, green, and floral atmosphere, though it leans slightly more tropical in its composition.
It shares its citrus, white floral and musky accords with Aerin Waterlily Sun, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 187 community ratings.
Leans into the white floral and green aspects of the reference, offering a simple and fresh interpretation.
It shares its white floral, floral and green accords with Aerin Waterlily Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 55 community ratings.
Offers a bright, soapy, and clean floral experience that sits in the same fresh, musky family as the reference.
It shares its citrus, white floral and musky accords with Aerin Waterlily Sun, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 400 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Alfred Sung Shi, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Aerin Waterlily Sun.
Jennifer Lopez Glowing, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Aerin Waterlily Sun.
Alfred Sung Shi, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alfred Sung Shi saves you about $270 a year against Aerin Waterlily Sun. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jennifer Lopez Glowing comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Aerin Waterlily Sun notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.