Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe — cheaper alternatives

Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri: released in 2009, white floral, yellow floral and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe?

The closest Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe we found is Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile — 87% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri 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 Carthusia Gelsomini di CapriProjection
1Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile87%about $806h vs 6h7/10
2Guy Laroche Fidji Parfum80%about $35 (−56%)7h vs 6h7/10
3Obvious Plum Cream76%about $35 (−56%)5h vs 6h7/10
4Carolina Herrera84%about $45 (−44%)7h vs 6h9/10
5Fragrance World Rouge 582%about $25* (−69%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile — 87% scent match

    Captures the bright, sun-drenched jasmine essence found in Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri with a similarly refined and airy floral profile.

    It shares its white floral, sweet and floral accords with Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 912 community ratings.

  2. Guy Laroche Fidji Parfum — 80% scent match

    A timeless floral composition that leans into similar green and white floral territory, offering a vintage-inspired feel reminiscent of the reference.

    It shares its warm spicy, floral and woody accords with Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 630 community ratings.

  3. Obvious Plum Cream — 76% scent match

    Offers a creamy, floral-leaning experience that shares the soft, rounded sweetness found in the base of the reference scent.

    It shares its woody, sweet and warm spicy accords with Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 109 community ratings.

  4. Carolina Herrera — 84% scent match

    Shares a classic, sophisticated white floral character that evokes the elegant jasmine-forward heart of Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri.

    It shares its white floral, woody and floral accords with Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 37 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Rouge 5 — 82% scent match

    Provides a bold, spicy jasmine profile that mirrors the intense floral heart of the reference with a similar warm, lingering dry-down.

    It shares its white floral and floral accords with Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 5 community ratings.

Which Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Rouge 5, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri.

Which Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe lasts longest?

Guy Laroche Fidji Parfum, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri.

Which Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe is closest to the original?

Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri itself sells from $99.39 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile works out about the same as Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri 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 Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guy Laroche Fidji Parfum comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-28.