Dana Navy: released in 1990, white floral, amber and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Dana Navy scent match we found is Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Dana Navy dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Dana Navy | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt | 82% | about $20* (+33%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Dana Lutece | 75% | about $25 (+67%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Poudrée | 72% | about $25* (+67%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Aubusson Desirade | 78% | about $20 (+33%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Alyssa Ashley Tonka Musk | 68% | about $30 (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar powdery, floral, and amber-heavy character that evokes the classic, comforting feel of Navy.
It shares its white floral, sweet and powdery accords with Dana Navy, opens on Green Notes too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 5,199 community ratings.
From the same house, this fragrance captures a similar powdery, floral, and musky essence that feels like a sibling to Navy.
It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with Dana Navy, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 205 community ratings.
Leans into a similar powdery and musky territory, providing a modern, affordable take on the soft floral profile found in Navy.
It shares its vanilla, musky and powdery accords with Dana Navy, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,301 community ratings.
Focuses on the warm, musky, and slightly sweet base notes that provide a similar foundation to the dry-down of Navy.
It shares its vanilla, amber and cinnamon accords with Dana Navy, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 74 community ratings.
Offers a comparable blend of warm florals and soft spices that aligns with the vintage-inspired profile of Navy.
It shares its sweet, white floral and powdery accords with Dana Navy, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 208 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Dana Navy's own estimate.
Aubusson Desirade, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Dana Navy.
Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Dana Navy itself sells from $27.29 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Dana Navy. 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. Aubusson Desirade comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Dana Navy notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.