Avon Be Daring is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Avon Be Daring, released in 2015, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Avon Be Daring: citrus, floral and musky, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Avon Be Daring?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Avon Be Daring we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Victoria's Secret Aqua Kiss — 73% scent match

    Leans into the same aquatic and fresh-floral territory, providing a crisp, clean impression reminiscent of the reference scent.

    It shares its floral, aromatic and green accords with Avon Be Daring, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 1,334 community ratings.

  2. Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Shine — 70% scent match

    Offers a similarly vibrant, fruit-forward citrus profile that feels like a slightly more polished cousin to the original.

    It shares its floral, citrus and powdery accords with Avon Be Daring, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,563 community ratings.

  3. Body Fantasies Romance & Dreams — 78% scent match

    A bright and floral-forward scent that captures a similar playful, musky-fresh vibe to the original composition.

    It shares its floral, musky and powdery accords with Avon Be Daring, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 89 community ratings.

  4. Avon Summer White Sunset — 88% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the same breezy, sun-drenched citrus and floral character found in Be Daring, offering a similarly light and refreshing experience.

    It shares its floral, woody and musky accords with Avon Be Daring, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,125 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Avon Aquavibe Dança — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the same clean, aromatic, and green-leaning freshness that defines the heart of Be Daring.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Avon Be Daring, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 45 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Avon Be Daring dupe is cheapest?

Avon Summer White Sunset, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Avon Be Daring dupe lasts longest?

Avon Summer White Sunset, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Avon Be Daring.

Which Avon Be Daring dupe is closest to the original?

Avon Summer White Sunset, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Avon Be Daring dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Victoria's Secret Aqua Kiss actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Avon Be Daring. 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 Avon Be Daring dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Avon Summer White Sunset comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Avon Be Daring notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.