Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia: released in 2016, vanilla, powdery and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia scent match we found is Faberlic by Valentin Yudashkin Gold — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faberlic by Valentin Yudashkin Gold | 84% | about $20 (+100%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | La Rive In Woman | 74% | about $25* (+150%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Powdery Magnolia 2014 | 78% | about $20 (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Adopt Parfums Paris Rêverie | 80% | about $20 (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Milton Lloyd Miss Tutu | 73% | about $15* (+50%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar powdery and floral character to Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia, offering a sophisticated and elegant presence on the skin.
It shares its woody, powdery and floral accords with Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 355 community ratings.
Offers a sweet and floral experience that mirrors the general vibe of the Brocard scent, though with a slightly more modern edge.
It shares its vanilla, woody and floral accords with Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 810 community ratings.
Evokes the soft, musky, and floral nuances found in the Brocard fragrance, providing a gentle and romantic scent profile.
It shares its musky, powdery and animalic accords with Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 11 community ratings.
Captures a similar powdery floral sweetness, making it a pleasant and accessible alternative for those who enjoy the reference.
It shares its woody accords with Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 41 community ratings.
Leans into the same powdery and floral territory as the reference, with a clean and comforting dry-down that feels familiar.
It shares its floral, musky and powdery accords with Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 125 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Milton Lloyd Miss Tutu, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia's own estimate.
Milton Lloyd Miss Tutu, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia.
Faberlic by Valentin Yudashkin Gold, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Faberlic Faberlic by Valentin Yudashkin Gold actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia. 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. Milton Lloyd Miss Tutu comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Brocard Once Upon a Time Aphrodisia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.