Benetton Hot: released in 1997, woody, powdery and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Benetton Hot scent match we found is Michael Kors Sexy Amber — 82% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Benetton Hot dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Benetton Hot | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Kors Sexy Amber | 82% | about $35* (+75%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Jean Couturier Un Jardin a Paris | 81% | about $35* (+75%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Lights | 78% | about $25 (+25%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Beyoncé Rise | 75% | about $30* (+50%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Premiere | 75% | about $40* (+100%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the warm amber-and-vanilla foundation of Benetton Hot, leaning into a richer, more resinous sweetness.
It shares its white floral, woody and powdery accords with Benetton Hot, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,651 community ratings.
Shares a similar bright citrus and delicate floral opening reminiscent of Benetton Hot, settling into a comfortable powdery trail.
It shares its citrus, white floral and powdery accords with Benetton Hot, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 203 community ratings.
Recalls the soft, powdery floral character found in Benetton Hot, with a gentle touch of creamy warmth.
It shares its white floral, powdery and woody accords with Benetton Hot, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 149 community ratings.
Brings a similar golden warmth and balsamic sweetness to mind, echoing the cozy base of Benetton Hot.
It shares its woody, powdery and white floral accords with Benetton Hot, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 875 community ratings.
In the same family as Benetton Hot, offering a vibrant burst of mandarin and warm amber nuances.
It shares its white floral, vanilla and powdery accords with Benetton Hot, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 385 community ratings.
Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Lights, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Benetton Hot's own estimate.
Jean Couturier Un Jardin a Paris, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Benetton Hot.
Michael Kors Sexy Amber, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Benetton Hot itself sells from $7.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Michael Kors Sexy Amber actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Benetton Hot. 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. Jean Couturier Un Jardin a Paris comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Benetton Hot notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.