Brocard Shamisen dupe — cheaper alternatives

Brocard Shamisen: released in 2017, floral, fruity and fresh, about 4h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Brocard Shamisen dupe?

The closest Brocard Shamisen dupe we found is Jeanne Arthes Boum Green Tea Cherry Blossom — 83% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Brocard Shamisen dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Brocard ShamisenProjection
1Jeanne Arthes Boum Green Tea Cherry Blossom83%about $10 (−33%)4h vs 4h5/10
2Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Sakura Blossom82%about $20 (+33%)4h vs 4h6/10
3Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom78%about $20 (+33%)4h vs 4h5/10
4Faberlic Kaori75%about $20 (+33%)4h vs 4h4/10
5Masaki Matsushima Matsu Sakura73%about $30 (+100%)4h vs 4h4/10
  1. Jeanne Arthes Boum Green Tea Cherry Blossom — 83% scent match

    Captures the delicate, airy floral and green tea character of Brocard Shamisen with a similarly light and refreshing presence.

    It shares its fruity, floral and fresh accords with Brocard Shamisen, opens on Pear too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 178 community ratings.

  2. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Sakura Blossom — 82% scent match

    Shares the bright, clean cherry blossom and tea-infused profile that defines the heart of Brocard Shamisen.

    It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with Brocard Shamisen, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 389 community ratings.

  3. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom — 78% scent match

    Offers a similar crisp, floral-green experience that leans into the same fresh and powdery aesthetic as Brocard Shamisen.

    It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with Brocard Shamisen, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 963 community ratings.

  4. Faberlic Kaori — 75% scent match

    Evokes a comparable sense of light, aquatic floral freshness that aligns well with the airy composition of Brocard Shamisen.

    It shares its floral, fruity and fresh accords with Brocard Shamisen, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 480 community ratings.

  5. Masaki Matsushima Matsu Sakura — 73% scent match

    Leans into a similar delicate, spring-like floral profile, providing a soft and clean impression reminiscent of Brocard Shamisen.

    It shares its floral, fruity and fresh accords with Brocard Shamisen, opens on Pear too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 404 community ratings.

Which Brocard Shamisen dupe is cheapest?

Jeanne Arthes Boum Green Tea Cherry Blossom, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Brocard Shamisen.

Which Brocard Shamisen dupe lasts longest?

Masaki Matsushima Matsu Sakura, at about 4h on skin, against about 4h for Brocard Shamisen.

Which Brocard Shamisen dupe is closest to the original?

Jeanne Arthes Boum Green Tea Cherry Blossom, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Brocard Shamisen dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jeanne Arthes Boum Green Tea Cherry Blossom saves you about $5 a year against Brocard Shamisen. 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.

Will a Brocard Shamisen dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Masaki Matsushima Matsu Sakura comes closest at 4.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Brocard Shamisen notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-20.