Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe — cheaper alternatives

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence: released in 2013, floral, fresh and rose, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe?

The closest Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe we found is Trussardi My Scent — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty EssenceProjection
1Trussardi My Scent84%about $355h vs 5h4/10
2Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth80%about $25* (−29%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Zara Powdery Magnolia 201479%about $20 (−43%)5h vs 5h5/10
4Dilís Parfum Dilis Classic Collection No. 3479%about $15* (−57%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Vera Wang Anniversary78%about $30 (−14%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Trussardi My Scent — 84% scent match

    Evokes the airy floral and clean musky charm of Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence, offering a similarly graceful and radiant impression.

    It shares its floral, powdery and musky accords with Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 801 community ratings.

  2. Elizabeth Taylor Forever Elizabeth — 80% scent match

    Shares a similar luminous floral and soft fruity character reminiscent of Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence, grounded by gentle woods.

    It shares its fruity, green and powdery accords with Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 723 community ratings.

  3. Dilís Parfum Dilis Classic Collection No. 34 — 79% scent match

    Mirrors the delicate floral and fresh musky undertones found in Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence at an accessible price point.

    It shares its powdery, fresh and sweet accords with Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 16 community ratings.

  4. Vera Wang Anniversary — 78% scent match

    Brings a soft, elegant floral composition that feels reminiscent of the sophisticated daytime appeal of Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence.

    It shares its powdery and musky accords with Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 82 community ratings.

  5. Zara Powdery Magnolia 2014 — 79% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a delicate blossom and powdery aesthetic that sits comfortably in the same family as Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence.

    It shares its floral, rose and musky accords with Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 125 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe is cheapest?

Dilís Parfum Dilis Classic Collection No. 34, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence.

Which Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe lasts longest?

Vera Wang Anniversary, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence.

Which Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe is closest to the original?

Trussardi My Scent, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Trussardi My Scent works out about the same as Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence over a year. 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 Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Vera Wang Vera Wang Anniversary comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.