Estée Lauder White Linen: released in 1978, floral, fresh and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Estée Lauder White Linen dupe we found is Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps — 85% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Estée Lauder White Linen dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Estée Lauder White Linen | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps | 85% | about $75* (−12%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Prince Matchabelli Wind Song | 84% | about $15* (−82%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Evaflor Je t'aime pour Elle | 79% | about $15 (−82%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Parfums Privilege Privilege | 80% | about $20 (−76%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Elizabeth Arden Cabriole | 77% | about $30 (−65%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Blends sharp spices and rich florals that evoke the classic soapy brightness of Estée Lauder White Linen at a friendlier price point.
It shares its floral, woody and powdery accords with Estée Lauder White Linen, opens on Aldehydes and Peach too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,651 community ratings.
Evokes the crisp aldehydic and soapy floral cleanliness of Estée Lauder White Linen, offering a nostalgic vintage charm.
It shares its woody, floral and powdery accords with Estée Lauder White Linen, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 666 community ratings.
Presents a bright, soapy floral aura in the same family as Estée Lauder White Linen, delivered with gentle everyday wearability.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Estée Lauder White Linen, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 20 community ratings.
Echoes the crisp, sharp opening and floral heart of Estée Lauder White Linen with a similarly traditional retro elegance.
It shares its white floral, floral and fresh accords with Estée Lauder White Linen, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 68 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A lighter, airy floral composition that leans into similar territory as Estée Lauder White Linen with a soft woody dry-down.
It shares its woody, floral and powdery accords with Estée Lauder White Linen, opens on Aldehydes and Peach too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 43 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Evaflor Je t'aime pour Elle, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Estée Lauder White Linen.
Parfums Privilege Privilege, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Estée Lauder White Linen.
Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Estée Lauder White Linen itself sells from $42.69 (60 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps saves you about $15 a year against Estée Lauder White Linen. 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. Parfums Privilege Privilege comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Estée Lauder White Linen notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.