Fragonard Murmure dupe — closest scent matches

Fragonard Murmure: released in 2000, floral, warm spicy and soft spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Fragonard Murmure dupe?

The closest Fragonard Murmure scent match we found is Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) — 88% match, about $160 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Fragonard Murmure 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 Fragonard MurmureProjection
1Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977)88%about $160* (+540%)9h vs 7h9/10
2Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 200987%about $140* (+460%)8h vs 7h9/10
3Estée Lauder Youth-Dew85%about $55* (+120%)9h vs 7h9/10
4Estée Lauder Cinnabar83%about $60* (+140%)8h vs 7h8/10
5Alexandria Fragrances Le Chypre81%about $80 (+220%)7h vs 7h8/10
  1. Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) — 88% scent match

    A luxurious take on the spicy balsamic profile of Fragonard Murmure, carrying a heavier retro punch.

    It shares its warm spicy and sweet accords with Fragonard Murmure, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 8,484 community ratings.

  2. Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 — 87% scent match

    Delivers the same dramatic, spice-laden floral impression as Fragonard Murmure with richer performance.

    It shares its sweet and warm spicy accords with Fragonard Murmure, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 7,421 community ratings.

  3. Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 85% scent match

    Evokes the rich, spicy resinous depth of Fragonard Murmure, leaning into a heavier warm amber character.

    It shares its warm spicy accords with Fragonard Murmure, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 5,939 community ratings.

  4. Estée Lauder Cinnabar — 83% scent match

    Shares the dense, spicy oriental warmth found in Fragonard Murmure, with a strong clove and cinnamon prominence.

    It shares its warm spicy accords with Fragonard Murmure, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 528 community ratings.

  5. Alexandria Fragrances Le Chypre — 81% scent match

    Presents a similar complex herbal and spicy heart reminiscent of the rich structure of Fragonard Murmure.

    It shares its sweet and floral accords with Fragonard Murmure, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 24 community ratings.

Which Fragonard Murmure dupe is cheapest?

Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at about $55 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Fragonard Murmure's own estimate.

Which Fragonard Murmure dupe lasts longest?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Fragonard Murmure.

Which Fragonard Murmure dupe is closest to the original?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Fragonard Murmure dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) actually costs about $195 a year MORE than Fragonard Murmure. 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 Fragonard Murmure dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) (9.2h), Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (8.6h) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 2009 (8.4h) — 3 of 5.

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Updated 2026-08-31.