Candie's Malibu Crush: released in 2023, fresh, fruity and ozonic, about 4h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Candie's Malibu Crush scent match we found is Pacifica Dream Moon — 78% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Candie's Malibu Crush dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Candie's Malibu Crush | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacifica Dream Moon | 78% | about $20* | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Pacifica Beach Day | 82% | about $40 | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Bodycology Floating On A Cloud | 82% | about $5 (236 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 3/10 |
| 4 | Victoria's Secret Star Smoked Amber | 70% | about $20 (250 ml) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave | 75% | about $20 (250 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar sweet and airy fruitiness that feels reminiscent of the lighthearted, youthful spirit of Candie's Malibu Crush.
It shares its woody, powdery and floral accords with Candie's Malibu Crush, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 588 community ratings.
Evokes the sun-drenched, ozonic, and fruity vibe of Candie's Malibu Crush, leaning into a breezy coastal atmosphere.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Candie's Malibu Crush, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 90 community ratings.
Captures the airy, ozonic, and fruity freshness of Candie's Malibu Crush with a similarly light and playful character.
It shares its fruity, sweet and fresh accords with Candie's Malibu Crush, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 53 community ratings.
Leans into a similar sweet and woody territory, providing a slightly deeper but still accessible take on the Candie's Malibu Crush aesthetic.
It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with Candie's Malibu Crush, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 57 community ratings.
Offers a similar fruity and aquatic freshness that aligns with the breezy, summer-inspired profile of Candie's Malibu Crush.
It shares its fruity, sweet and fresh accords with Candie's Malibu Crush, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 36 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Pacifica Dream Moon, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Victoria's Secret Star Smoked Amber, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Candie's Malibu Crush.
Pacifica Beach Day, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Pacifica Dream Moon actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Candie's Malibu Crush. 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. Victoria's Secret Star Smoked Amber comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Candie's Malibu Crush notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.