Betty Barclay Woman No 2: released in 2000, powdery, woody and violet, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Betty Barclay Woman No 2 dupe we found is Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Betty Barclay Woman No 2 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Betty Barclay Woman No 2 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman | 82% | about $25 | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Mix:Bar Cloud Musk | 77% | about $30 (+20%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Vera Wang Embrace Periwinkle & Iris | 76% | about $40 (+60%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Jeanne Arthes Arome Arthes Secret | 80% | about $15 (−40%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Tous Oh! The Origin Eau de Toilette | 78% | about $35 (+40%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Evokes the powdery floral warmth and rich vanilla character of Betty Barclay Woman No 2 with an embracing amber depth.
It shares its floral, powdery and vanilla accords with Betty Barclay Woman No 2, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 370 community ratings.
Captures the comforting white musk and subtle woody ambiance found in the heart of Betty Barclay Woman No 2.
It shares its woody, powdery and floral accords with Betty Barclay Woman No 2, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 769 community ratings.
Leans into a delicate powdery iris and violet spectrum that recalls the floral heart of Betty Barclay Woman No 2.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and violet accords with Betty Barclay Woman No 2, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 501 community ratings.
Shares a similar powdery violet and soft vanilla profile reminiscent of Betty Barclay Woman No 2, leaning into cozy floral territory.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Betty Barclay Woman No 2, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 77 community ratings.
Offers a soft rose and vanilla blend that sits in the same gentle floral-musky family as Betty Barclay Woman No 2.
It shares its woody, vanilla and amber accords with Betty Barclay Woman No 2, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 52 community ratings.
Jeanne Arthes Arome Arthes Secret, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Betty Barclay Woman No 2.
Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Betty Barclay Woman No 2.
Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman works out about the same as Betty Barclay Woman No 2 over a year. 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. Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Betty Barclay Woman No 2 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-26.