Alfred Sung Shi: released in 2000, floral, citrus and aquatic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alfred Sung Shi dupe we found is Avon Haiku — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alfred Sung Shi dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alfred Sung Shi | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Haiku | 85% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Arden Arden Beauty | 81% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Commodity Rain | 81% | about $30 (10 ml) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Ming Shu | 85% | about $30* (+20%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Good Chemistry Water Lily | 81% | about $35 (+40%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the watery, delicate floral freshness of Alfred Sung Shi with a gentle aquatic breeze.
It shares its white floral, fresh and floral accords with Alfred Sung Shi, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 988 community ratings.
Shares a crisp, clean green floral character reminiscent of the bright opening in Alfred Sung Shi.
It shares its floral, white floral and aquatic accords with Alfred Sung Shi, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,825 community ratings.
Surrounds the wearer in a watery, clean floral ambiance reminiscent of Alfred Sung Shi.
It shares its floral, citrus and aquatic accords with Alfred Sung Shi, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 561 community ratings.
Leans into similar aquatic floral territory as Alfred Sung Shi, centering on a prominent water lily note.
It shares its floral, aquatic and fresh accords with Alfred Sung Shi, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 47 community ratings.
A soothing aquatic floral that captures the serene atmosphere found in Alfred Sung Shi.
It shares its floral, aquatic and fresh accords with Alfred Sung Shi, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,881 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Elizabeth Arden Arden Beauty, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Alfred Sung Shi.
Elizabeth Arden Arden Beauty, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Alfred Sung Shi.
Avon Haiku, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Alfred Sung Shi itself sells from $16.79 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Haiku saves you about $5 a year against Alfred Sung Shi. 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. Elizabeth Arden Arden Beauty comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Alfred Sung Shi notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-19.