Bachs Mellow Soul: released in 2021, caramel, vanilla and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bachs Mellow Soul scent match we found is Demeter Fragrance Caramel — 77% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bachs Mellow Soul dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bachs Mellow Soul | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demeter Fragrance Caramel | 77% | about $25 (+67%) | 4h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Valentino Voce Viva | 75% | about $120* (+700%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Demeter Fragrance Pomegranate | 79% | about $25 (+67%) | 4h vs 7h | 3/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Flowering Tonka | 75% | about $25 (+67%) | 4h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Fresh Ginger | 74% | about $25 (+67%) | 3h vs 7h | 5/10 |
Leans heavily into the sweet, cozy vanilla and caramel facets present in the dry-down of Bachs Mellow Soul.
It shares its caramel and sweet accords with Bachs Mellow Soul, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 231 community ratings.
Shares a sweet, floral, and warm amber-vanilla presence reminiscent of Bachs Mellow Soul.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Bachs Mellow Soul, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 4,139 community ratings.
Emphasizes the tart and juicy opening fruit character found in Bachs Mellow Soul.
It shares its woody, fruity and fresh spicy accords with Bachs Mellow Soul, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 52 community ratings.
Mirrors the warm, powdery tonka bean and vanilla foundation at the base of Bachs Mellow Soul.
It shares its vanilla and sweet accords with Bachs Mellow Soul, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 64 community ratings.
Captures the sharp, spicy top notes of ginger flower that introduce Bachs Mellow Soul.
It shares its fresh spicy and fruity accords with Bachs Mellow Soul, lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 36 community ratings.
Demeter Fragrance Caramel, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Bachs Mellow Soul's own estimate.
Valentino Voce Viva, at about 5h on skin, against about 7h for Bachs Mellow Soul.
Demeter Fragrance Pomegranate, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Demeter Fragrance Caramel actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Bachs Mellow Soul. 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. Valentino Voce Viva comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Bachs Mellow Soul notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.