Agustin Reyes Royal Violets dupe — closest scent matches

Agustin Reyes Royal Violets: released in 1927, violet, powdery and floral, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Agustin Reyes Royal Violets dupe?

The closest Agustin Reyes Royal Violets scent match we found is Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar — 78% match.

The five closest scent matches — the best Agustin Reyes Royal Violets 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 Agustin Reyes Royal VioletsProjection
1Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar78%about $45*6h vs 4h6/10
2Perlier Bouquet de Violettes89%about $30*5h vs 4h5/10
3Baby Magic Cologne84%about $53h vs 4h3/10
4Bath & Body Works Candied Violet Sorbet83%about $15 (236 ml)4h vs 4h5/10
5Jovan Oleg Cassini73%about $258h vs 4h4/10
  1. Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar — 78% scent match

    While more complex, it shares a similar powdery, iris-and-violet floral elegance that evokes the classic feel of Royal Violets.

    It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Agustin Reyes Royal Violets, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 1,887 community ratings.

  2. Perlier Bouquet de Violettes — 89% scent match

    This fragrance captures the delicate, powdery floral essence of Royal Violets with a clean and nostalgic violet-forward profile.

    It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Agustin Reyes Royal Violets, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3 community ratings.

  3. Baby Magic Cologne — 84% scent match

    A gentle and soft scent that mirrors the clean, powdery, and fresh character often associated with traditional violet-based baby colognes.

    It lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 26 community ratings.

  4. Bath & Body Works Candied Violet Sorbet — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a slightly sweeter, more modern take on the violet theme while maintaining the fresh and powdery floral heart of the original.

    It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Agustin Reyes Royal Violets, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 39 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Jovan Oleg Cassini — 73% scent match — discontinued

    This scent leans into the same powdery, woody floral territory, providing a mature and clean impression reminiscent of vintage violet compositions.

    It shares its woody accords with Agustin Reyes Royal Violets, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 41 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Agustin Reyes Royal Violets dupe is cheapest?

Baby Magic Cologne, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Agustin Reyes Royal Violets dupe lasts longest?

Jovan Oleg Cassini, at about 8h on skin, against about 4h for Agustin Reyes Royal Violets.

Which Agustin Reyes Royal Violets dupe is closest to the original?

Perlier Bouquet de Violettes, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Agustin Reyes Royal Violets dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Oscar de la Renta Esprit d’Oscar actually costs about $55 a year MORE than Agustin Reyes Royal Violets. 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.

Will a Agustin Reyes Royal Violets dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jovan Oleg Cassini comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Agustin Reyes Royal Violets notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.