Cartier Carat: released in 2018, green, floral and yellow floral, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Cartier Carat dupe we found is Elizabeth Arden Splendor — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Cartier Carat dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Cartier Carat | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Arden Splendor | 82% | about $20 (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Armand Basi In Red | 80% | about $30* (−75%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Brocard Rusalka Русалка | 80% | about $20 (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Estée Lauder Pure White Linen | 78% | about $65 (−46%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Salvatore Ferragamo pour Femme | 74% | about $35 (−71%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
This fragrance captures the bright, clean floral essence of Cartier Carat, offering a similarly airy and uplifting bouquet of spring blossoms.
It shares its floral, white floral and green accords with Cartier Carat, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,957 community ratings.
A crisp and refreshing floral composition that mirrors the green, dew-kissed character found in the heart of Cartier Carat.
It shares its fresh spicy, white floral and floral accords with Cartier Carat, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 5,526 community ratings.
Evokes the aquatic and green floral atmosphere of Cartier Carat, leaning into a watery, ethereal garden aesthetic.
It shares its floral, white floral and green accords with Cartier Carat, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 422 community ratings.
Shares the clean, soapy, and crisp floral profile that defines the bright, crystalline nature of Cartier Carat.
It shares its white floral, floral and green accords with Cartier Carat, opens on Green Notes and Pear too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,234 community ratings.
A classic floral blend that touches on similar powdery and green notes, reminiscent of the sophisticated floral structure in Cartier Carat.
It shares its floral, fresh spicy and green accords with Cartier Carat, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,308 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Elizabeth Arden Splendor, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Cartier Carat.
Estée Lauder Pure White Linen, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Cartier Carat.
Elizabeth Arden Splendor, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Cartier Carat itself sells from $119.69 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Arden Splendor saves you about $145 a year against Cartier Carat. 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. Estée Lauder Pure White Linen comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Cartier Carat notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.