Brocard Romantica: released in 2016, floral, fresh and white floral, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Brocard Romantica dupe we found is Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain — 89% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Brocard Romantica dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Brocard Romantica | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain | 89% | about $15* | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Настоящая персидская сирень (True Persian Lilaс) | 84% | about $20 (+33%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Yves Rocher Pur Desir de Lilas | 81% | about $20* (+33%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Parfums Guy Alari White Lilac Белая Сирень | 86% | about $10 (−33%) | 3h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Faberlic Aromania Lilac | 83% | about $10 (−33%) | 3h vs 4h | 4/10 |
Evokes the same watery, fresh floral atmosphere as Romantica, focusing on the crisp and dewy aspects of a spring garden.
It shares its floral, fresh and white floral accords with Brocard Romantica, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 707 community ratings.
A classic, powdery floral that shares the soft, romantic lilac heart of the reference, feeling slightly more vintage in its composition.
It shares its floral, white floral and fresh accords with Brocard Romantica, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 153 community ratings.
This fragrance leans into the fresh, green, and floral character of Romantica, highlighting a realistic and soft lilac note.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with Brocard Romantica, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 42 community ratings.
A simple, airy floral that captures the delicate lilac essence found in Romantica, offering a clean and straightforward scent profile.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with Brocard Romantica, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 92 community ratings.
Focuses on a pure, soliflore lilac experience that mirrors the floral core of Romantica with a gentle, clean finish.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with Brocard Romantica, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,510 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Parfums Guy Alari White Lilac Белая Сирень, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Brocard Romantica.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Настоящая персидская сирень (True Persian Lilaс), at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Brocard Romantica.
Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain works out about the same as Brocard Romantica over a year. 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. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Настоящая персидская сирень (True Persian Lilaс) comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Brocard Romantica notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.