Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe — cheaper alternatives

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean: released in 2007, floral, fruity and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe?

The closest Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe we found is Bath & Body Works Saltwater Breeze — 78% match.

The five closest scent matches — the best Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean 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 Elizabeth Arden MediterraneanProjection
1Bath & Body Works Saltwater Breeze78%about $20 (236 ml)4h vs 5h6/10
2Giorgio Beverly Hills Ocean Dream70%about $25*5h vs 5h7/10
3Tommy Bahama Very Cool68%about $20 (−20%)5h vs 5h4/10
4Kenneth Cole Black63%about $30 (+20%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Victoria's Secret Seaside Surf73%about $20 (−20%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. Bath & Body Works Saltwater Breeze — 78% scent match

    Captures a similar breezy, aquatic-floral freshness that evokes the coastal spirit of Mediterranean, though with a lighter, more casual body mist character.

    It shares its musky, floral and powdery accords with Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 198 community ratings.

  2. Giorgio Beverly Hills Ocean Dream — 70% scent match

    Evokes a similar aquatic and floral atmosphere, leaning into a slightly more vintage, soapy-clean interpretation of a seaside scent.

    It shares its powdery, floral and woody accords with Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 461 community ratings.

  3. Tommy Bahama Very Cool — 68% scent match

    Offers a similar fresh, fruity-floral vibe that captures a relaxed, vacation-ready feeling reminiscent of the Mediterranean landscape.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 208 community ratings.

  4. Kenneth Cole Black — 63% scent match

    While more focused on a modern, urban floral-woody profile, it shares a similar clean, musky-floral backbone that feels related to the Mediterranean experience.

    It shares its floral, powdery and woody accords with Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 907 community ratings.

  5. Victoria's Secret Seaside Surf — 73% scent match

    Shares a similar sun-drenched, aquatic-floral profile that feels like a more relaxed, beach-focused interpretation of the Mediterranean aesthetic.

    It shares its citrus, floral and fresh accords with Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 48 community ratings.

Which Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe is cheapest?

Victoria's Secret Seaside Surf, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean.

Which Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe lasts longest?

Kenneth Cole Black, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean.

Which Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe is closest to the original?

Bath & Body Works Saltwater Breeze, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean itself sells from $22.39 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Saltwater Breeze saves you about $5 a year against Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean. 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 Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Kenneth Cole Black comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.