CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods, released in 2013, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods: woody, powdery and vanilla, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Twilight Mist — 88% scent match

    This mist captures the soft, powdery, and woody essence of Secret Woods with a similar focus on sweet, musky undertones.

    It shares its powdery, sweet and vanilla accords with CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 488 community ratings.

  2. Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods — 83% scent match

    Shares a comparable woody and floral character that evokes the same cozy, forest-inspired atmosphere found in Secret Woods.

    It shares its woody, powdery and fruity accords with CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,287 community ratings.

  3. Coty Vanilla Musk — 75% scent match

    Leans into the vanilla and musk elements of Secret Woods, providing a simple, comforting scent experience.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,028 community ratings.

  4. Bath & Body Works Into The Night — 71% scent match

    Provides a deeper, slightly more floral take on the woody-musky theme that Secret Woods fans often enjoy.

    It shares its fruity, white floral and woody accords with CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,460 community ratings.

  5. Bodycology Dark Cherry Orchid — 77% scent match

    Offers a similar fruity-floral blend with a warm, lingering base that feels reminiscent of the Secret Woods profile.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and powdery accords with CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 57 community ratings.

Which CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods dupe lasts longest?

Coty Vanilla Musk, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods.

Which CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods dupe is closest to the original?

Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Twilight Mist, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Twilight Mist works out about the same as CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods over a year. Both priced at 236 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 CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Coty Vanilla Musk comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

CVS Essence of Beauty Secret Woods notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-25.