Clean Summer Sailing dupe — closest scent matches

Clean Summer Sailing: released in 2014, ozonic, aquatic and marine, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Clean Summer Sailing dupe?

The closest Clean Summer Sailing scent match we found is Clean Cotton T-Shirt — 87% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Clean Summer Sailing 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 Clean Summer SailingProjection
1Clean Cotton T-Shirt87%about $35 (+40%)5h vs 4h5/10
2Clean Air86%about $40 (+60%)3h vs 4h5/10
3Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm84%about $30* (+20%)4h vs 4h5/10
4Clean Summer Sun88%about $40 (+60%)5h vs 4h5/10
5Philosophy Pure Grace Summer Surf84%about $30 (+20%)5h vs 4h5/10
  1. Clean Cotton T-Shirt — 87% scent match

    Shares the same clean, crisp laundry aesthetic found in Clean Summer Sailing, offering an effortless everyday freshness.

    It shares its aldehydic, fresh and woody accords with Clean Summer Sailing, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 228 community ratings.

  2. Clean Air — 86% scent match

    Captures the airy, ozonic breeziness of Clean Summer Sailing with a light and uplifting musk dry-down.

    It shares its fresh, aldehydic and ozonic accords with Clean Summer Sailing, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 351 community ratings.

  3. Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm — 84% scent match

    Evokes the bracing, watery ozone feel of Clean Summer Sailing, leaning into a rain-drenched outdoor atmosphere.

    It lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,236 community ratings.

  4. Clean Summer Sun — 88% scent match — discontinued

    A sunny, bright companion to Clean Summer Sailing that leans into similar airy and aquatic territory.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Clean Summer Sailing, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 32 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Philosophy Pure Grace Summer Surf — 84% scent match — discontinued

    Reminiscent of the breezy ocean air and watery notes that define Clean Summer Sailing.

    It shares its marine, aromatic and woody accords with Clean Summer Sailing, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 56 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Clean Summer Sailing dupe is cheapest?

Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Clean Summer Sailing's own estimate.

Which Clean Summer Sailing dupe lasts longest?

Clean Summer Sun, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Clean Summer Sailing.

Which Clean Summer Sailing dupe is closest to the original?

Clean Summer Sun, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Clean Summer Sailing dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clean Cotton T-Shirt actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Clean Summer Sailing. 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.

Will a Clean Summer Sailing dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Clean Summer Sun comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Clean Summer Sailing notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-13.