Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia: released in 2003, white floral, green and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia dupe we found is Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale — 86% match, about $200 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale | 86% | about $200 (+700%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Jovan Island Gardenia | 85% | about $10 (−60%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Tocca Florence | 83% | about $60* (+140%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Gardenia | 84% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Bodycology Pure White Gardenia | 82% | about $10* (−60%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Offers a luxurious interpretation of green and creamy white blossoms similar to Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, though much more refined.
It shares its white floral, green and lactonic accords with Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,629 community ratings.
Evokes the lush tropical white floral character of Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, leaning slightly greener and lighter.
It shares its white floral, lactonic and animalic accords with Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 445 community ratings.
Blends lush white florals and green accents in a manner that evokes the classic elegance of Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia.
It shares its white floral, green and animalic accords with Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,619 community ratings.
Delivers a bright and breezy floral impression reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia with a fresher opening.
It shares its white floral, floral and powdery accords with Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 82 community ratings.
A softer, everyday-friendly body mist that captures the creamy white floral essence of Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia.
It shares its white floral, green and floral accords with Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 95 community ratings.
Bodycology Pure White Gardenia, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia.
Jovan Island Gardenia, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia.
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia itself sells from $16.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale actually costs about $255 a year MORE than Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia. 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. Jovan Island Gardenia comes closest at 5.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.