Aquolina Gold Sugar: released in 2013, sweet, lactonic and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aquolina Gold Sugar dupe we found is Alexandria Fragrances Italian Caramel — 86% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aquolina Gold Sugar dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aquolina Gold Sugar | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Fragrances Italian Caramel | 86% | about $25* (+25%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | PARIS CORNER Qissa Delicious | 85% | about $25* (+25%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Zara Supreme Vanilla | 80% | about $35 (+75%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk Ylang Vanille | 80% | about $30* (+50%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Crème Brûlée | 82% | about $20 | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Brings out the rich, sugary caramel facets reminiscent of Lira and similar sweet profiles.
It shares its sweet, caramel and lactonic accords with Aquolina Gold Sugar, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 153 community ratings.
Evokes the sweet, creamy character of Gold Sugar with a rich dessert-like warmth that feels comforting on skin.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and citrus accords with Aquolina Gold Sugar, opens on Orange too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,087 community ratings.
Delivers a rich, sweet vanillic profile that mirrors the cozy indulgence of the Aquolina favorite.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and woody accords with Aquolina Gold Sugar, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,240 community ratings.
Shares a similar sweet vanillic sweetness reminiscent of Aquolina, wrapped in a soft, cozy embrace.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and coconut accords with Aquolina Gold Sugar, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 428 community ratings.
Leans into the sugary custard notes found in Gold Sugar, offering a delicious gourmand trail.
It shares its vanilla, caramel and sweet accords with Aquolina Gold Sugar, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 77 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Crème Brûlée, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Alexandria Fragrances Italian Caramel, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Aquolina Gold Sugar.
Alexandria Fragrances Italian Caramel, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alexandria Fragrances Italian Caramel actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Aquolina Gold Sugar. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Alexandria Fragrances Italian Caramel comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Aquolina Gold Sugar notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.