Fragonard Violette dupe — cheaper alternatives

Fragonard Violette: released in 2012, fruity, violet and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Fragonard Violette dupe?

The closest Fragonard Violette dupe we found is Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie — 86% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Fragonard Violette 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 VioletteProjection
1Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie86%about $40* (+33%)6h vs 5h6/10
2Molinard Violette Eau de Parfum84%about $75 (+150%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love84%about $110 (+267%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Borsari Violetta di Parma82%about $65 (+117%)5h vs 5h4/10
5Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet84%about $25 (−17%)4h vs 5h6/10
  1. Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie — 86% scent match

    Shares the enchanting violet and berry character found in Fragonard Violette, leaning into a slightly more polished floral arrangement.

    It shares its fruity, violet and powdery accords with Fragonard Violette, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,847 community ratings.

  2. Molinard Violette Eau de Parfum — 84% scent match

    Presents a lush violet and powdery facet that feels at home in the same family as Fragonard Violette.

    It shares its violet, powdery and fruity accords with Fragonard Violette, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 665 community ratings.

  3. Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love — 84% scent match

    A vibrant violet-forward option that captures the cheerful fruit and floral nuances of Fragonard Violette.

    It shares its powdery, violet and fruity accords with Fragonard Violette, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 221 community ratings.

  4. Borsari Violetta di Parma — 82% scent match

    A classic take on powdery violet that echoes the gentle floral charm of Fragonard Violette.

    It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Fragonard Violette, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 428 community ratings.

  5. Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet — 84% scent match

    Evokes the powdery violet profile of Fragonard Violette, centering around a soft and sweet floral heart at an accessible price.

    It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Fragonard Violette, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 37 community ratings.

Which Fragonard Violette dupe is cheapest?

Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Fragonard Violette.

Which Fragonard Violette dupe lasts longest?

Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Fragonard Violette.

Which Fragonard Violette dupe is closest to the original?

Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Fragonard Violette dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Fragonard Violette. 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 Violette dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Fragonard Violette notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.