DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe — cheaper alternatives

DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow: released in 2023, green, citrus and aromatic, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe?

The closest DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe we found is Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm — 81% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $270 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow 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 DS&Durga Steamed RainbowProjection
1Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm81%about $30* (−89%)4h vs 4h5/10
2Demeter Fragrance Grass81%about $35 (−87%)4h vs 4h5/10
3Demeter Fragrance Wet Garden79%about $20 (−93%)3h vs 4h4/10
4Zara Waterlily Tea Dress78%about $30* (−89%)5h vs 4h5/10
5Sanctuary Amazon Rainforest79%about $40 (−85%)4h vs 4h5/10
  1. Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm — 81% scent match

    Captures the humid petrichor atmosphere of DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow in a soft, earthy mineral presentation.

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

  2. Demeter Fragrance Grass — 81% scent match

    Evokes the lush, wet green opening of DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow with a crisp cut-grass accord.

    It shares its green and fresh accords with DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 395 community ratings.

  3. Demeter Fragrance Wet Garden — 79% scent match

    Mirrors the damp floral and airy violet notes reminiscent of DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow after a light rainfall.

    It shares its floral and fresh accords with DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 648 community ratings.

  4. Zara Waterlily Tea Dress — 78% scent match

    Shares a crisp minty-green and watery floral character evocative of the airy prism of DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow.

    It shares its green, citrus and aromatic accords with DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,503 community ratings.

  5. Sanctuary Amazon Rainforest — 79% scent match

    Delivers a bright, misty green canopy accord reminiscent of the humid, atmospheric nature of DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 39 community ratings.

Which DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe is cheapest?

Demeter Fragrance Wet Garden, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow.

Which DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe lasts longest?

Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow.

Which DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe is closest to the original?

Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow itself sells from $154.69 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Demeter Fragrance Thunderstorm saves you about $350 a year against DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow. 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 DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Waterlily Tea Dress comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

DS&Durga Steamed Rainbow notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.