Borghese Il Bacio: released in 1993, white floral, fruity and floral, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Borghese Il Bacio dupe we found is Oscar de la Renta Volupté — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Borghese Il Bacio dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Borghese Il Bacio | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar de la Renta Volupté | 83% | about $35* (−22%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Bob Mackie Mackie | 82% | about $20 (−56%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Natura Frescor de Buriti | 73% | about $20 (−56%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Yardley Baroque | 78% | about $20 (−56%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Skinn Dimitri James Opa! | 72% | about $40 (−11%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Offers a comparable blend of sweet melon and white florals that mirrors the romantic, classic floral profile of Borghese Il Bacio.
It shares its floral, powdery and white floral accords with Borghese Il Bacio, opens on Freesia too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,738 community ratings.
Shares a similar lush, fruit-forward floral character that evokes the vibrant, sun-drenched bouquet found in Borghese Il Bacio.
It shares its white floral, fruity and sweet accords with Borghese Il Bacio, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 765 community ratings.
Provides a fresh, fruity-floral experience that leans into the same bright, ozonic floral territory as Borghese Il Bacio.
It shares its fresh, fruity and woody accords with Borghese Il Bacio, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 325 community ratings.
Features a lush, floral-forward composition that sits in a similar family to the white floral and fruit notes of Borghese Il Bacio.
It shares its floral, white floral and woody accords with Borghese Il Bacio, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 13 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the powdery, floral-heavy essence reminiscent of the classic style of Borghese Il Bacio.
It shares its white floral, powdery and floral accords with Borghese Il Bacio, opens on Freesia too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 104 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Natura Frescor de Buriti, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Borghese Il Bacio.
Bob Mackie Mackie, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Borghese Il Bacio.
Oscar de la Renta Volupté, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Borghese Il Bacio itself sells from $34.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Oscar de la Renta Volupté saves you about $15 a year against Borghese Il Bacio. 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. Bob Mackie Mackie comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Borghese Il Bacio notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.