Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe — cheaper alternatives

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues: released in 2020, sweet, tobacco and vanilla, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe?

The closest Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Alexandria Fragrances California Blues 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 Alexandria Fragrances California BluesProjection
1Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch83%about $30* (−50%)7h vs 7h8/10
2Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum76%about $25 (−58%)7h vs 7h8/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Asad75%about $25* (−58%)7h vs 7h5/10
4Cremo Bourbon Vanilla82%about $20 (−67%)5h vs 7h6/10
5Zara Rich Warm Addictive: Frosted Woods80%about $20 (−67%)5h vs 7h6/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch — 83% scent match

    Mirrors the rich tobacco and sweet balsamic facets of Alexandria Fragrances California Blues with a heavy emphasis on warmth.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and tobacco accords with Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,554 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum — 76% scent match

    Brings a similar rich sweetness and depth reminiscent of Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, leaning into a warm amber trail.

    It shares its fruity accords with Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 141 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Asad — 75% scent match

    Offers a bold spicy and warm amber depth that shares the inviting winter-ready personality of Alexandria Fragrances California Blues.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and tobacco accords with Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 13,211 community ratings.

  4. Cremo Bourbon Vanilla — 82% scent match

    Shares the rich vanilla and balsamic warmth found in Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, offering a cozy profile at an accessible price point.

    It shares its vanilla, soft spicy and powdery accords with Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 40 community ratings.

  5. Zara Rich Warm Addictive: Frosted Woods — 80% scent match

    Blends sweet vanilla and woody nuances in a manner similar to Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, providing a cozy everyday aura.

    It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with Alexandria Fragrances California Blues, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 33 community ratings.

Which Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe is cheapest?

Zara Rich Warm Addictive: Frosted Woods, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Alexandria Fragrances California Blues.

Which Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe lasts longest?

Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Alexandria Fragrances California Blues.

Which Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch saves you about $40 a year against Alexandria Fragrances California Blues. 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 Alexandria Fragrances California Blues dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Alexandria Fragrances California Blues notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-18.