Calgon Hawaiian Ginger: released in 2003, citrus, fresh and fresh spicy, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Calgon Hawaiian Ginger scent match we found is 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom — 82% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Calgon Hawaiian Ginger dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Calgon Hawaiian Ginger | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom | 82% | about $20* | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Moschino Cheap & Chic I Love Love | 78% | about $35* | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Davidoff Cool Water Intense for Her | 73% | about $40 | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Kuumba Made White Ginger | 83% | about $10 (15 ml) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Avon Hawaiian White Ginger | 88% | about $15 | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Shares the bright, citrus-forward energy of the original, leaning into a fresh and spicy aromatic profile.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Calgon Hawaiian Ginger, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 393 community ratings.
While more citrus-dominant, it evokes a similar playful, fruity, and fresh vibe that fans of the original often enjoy.
It shares its citrus, sweet and fresh spicy accords with Calgon Hawaiian Ginger, opens on Orange and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 13,748 community ratings.
Offers a modern, aquatic-fruity take that shares the fresh, ozonic spirit of the reference fragrance.
It shares its fruity, citrus and sweet accords with Calgon Hawaiian Ginger, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 178 community ratings.
This concentrated oil offers a clean, spicy ginger profile that feels very much in the same family as the Calgon scent.
It lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 51 community ratings.
A classic, long-standing fragrance that captures the same bright, spicy ginger and white floral character found in the Calgon original.
It shares its fresh, fresh spicy and white floral accords with Calgon Hawaiian Ginger, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 70 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Avon Hawaiian White Ginger, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Kuumba Made White Ginger, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Calgon Hawaiian Ginger.
Avon Hawaiian White Ginger, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — 4711 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Calgon Hawaiian Ginger. 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. Kuumba Made White Ginger comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Calgon Hawaiian Ginger notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.