Costume National J: released in 2019, citrus, white floral and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Costume National J dupe we found is Zara Elegantly Tokyo — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Costume National J dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Costume National J | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Elegantly Tokyo | 88% | about $20* (−71%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Solinotes Fleur de Cerisier | 84% | about $30 (−57%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Demeter Fragrance Cherry Blossom | 81% | about $45 (−36%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 4 | Ajmal Silver Shade | 79% | about $20* (−71%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Elegantly Tokyo Elixir | 86% | about $35 (−50%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the crisp citrus-and-floral elegance of Costume National J, offering a similarly clean and uplifting brightness on skin.
It shares its white floral, woody and floral accords with Costume National J, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,346 community ratings.
Leans into the delicate cherry blossom character found in Costume National J, delivering a soft and airy floral sweetness.
It shares its fruity, sweet and citrus accords with Costume National J, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 262 community ratings.
Highlights the bright spring-floral elements reminiscent of the floral heart in Costume National J.
It shares its floral, fresh and fruity accords with Costume National J, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 144 community ratings.
Delivers a similarly bright and clean citrus opening that echoes the refreshing character of Costume National J.
It shares its citrus, woody and fruity accords with Costume National J, opens on Lime too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 513 community ratings.
A richer concentration sharing the refined floral and woody texture of Costume National J with enhanced longevity.
It shares its white floral, woody and floral accords with Costume National J, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 94 community ratings.
Zara Elegantly Tokyo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Costume National J.
Zara Elegantly Tokyo Elixir, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Costume National J.
Zara Elegantly Tokyo, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Elegantly Tokyo saves you about $75 a year against Costume National J. 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. Zara Elegantly Tokyo Elixir comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Costume National J notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-26.