Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe — cheaper alternatives

Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang: released in 2017, caramel, sweet and yellow floral, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe?

The closest Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe we found is Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coeur d'Ylang — 85% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Franck Boclet Ylang YlangProjection
1Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coeur d'Ylang85%about $75 (−12%)6h vs 6h6/10
2Van Cleef & Arpels So First80%about $40 (−53%)5h vs 6h7/10
3Lush Sticky Dates75%about $20 (−76%)6h vs 6h6/10
4O Boticário L'eau de Lily Soleil73%about $15 (−82%)5h vs 6h5/10
5Ulric de Varens Mini Vanille70%about $20 (−76%)5h vs 6h5/10
  1. Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coeur d'Ylang — 85% scent match

    This fragrance captures the sunny, tropical essence of ylang-ylang with a similar creamy sweetness that evokes the heart of Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang.

    It shares its yellow floral, sweet and woody accords with Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 210 community ratings.

  2. Van Cleef & Arpels So First — 80% scent match

    A soft and elegant floral composition that shares a powdery, feminine charm reminiscent of the iris and ylang-ylang blend in the reference scent.

    It shares its citrus, powdery and woody accords with Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 293 community ratings.

  3. Lush Sticky Dates — 75% scent match

    While more gourmand-focused, it shares the rich, syrupy caramel sweetness found in the base of Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang.

    It shares its caramel, sweet and amber accords with Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 2,216 community ratings.

  4. O Boticário L'eau de Lily Soleil — 73% scent match

    This light and airy floral scent leans into similar yellow floral territory, offering a bright and accessible take on the ylang-ylang profile.

    It shares its yellow floral, woody and sweet accords with Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 563 community ratings.

  5. Ulric de Varens Mini Vanille — 70% scent match

    A very affordable option that highlights the sweet, warm, and powdery facets that anchor the dry-down of the reference fragrance.

    It shares its sweet, woody and powdery accords with Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 139 community ratings.

Which Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe is cheapest?

O Boticário L'eau de Lily Soleil, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang.

Which Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe lasts longest?

Lush Sticky Dates, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang.

Which Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe is closest to the original?

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coeur d'Ylang, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang itself sells from $89.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Comptoir Sud Pacifique Coeur d'Ylang saves you about $15 a year against Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lush Sticky Dates comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.