Frederic Malle En Passant: released in 2000, floral, fresh and aquatic, about 5h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Frederic Malle En Passant dupe we found is Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain — 90% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Frederic Malle En Passant dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Frederic Malle En Passant | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain | 90% | about $15* (−95%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Fragonard Lilas | 84% | about $35* (−88%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste | 78% | about $45* (−85%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Lilas Mauve | 87% | about $25* (−92%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Yves Rocher Pur Desir de Lilas | 81% | about $20* (−93%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
Captures the photorealistic, rain-drenched lilac essence of Frederic Malle En Passant with a similarly delicate and airy green profile.
It shares its floral, fresh and white floral accords with Frederic Malle En Passant, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 707 community ratings.
A bright and clean floral composition that evokes the spring-like, dew-covered garden atmosphere of the Frederic Malle classic.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with Frederic Malle En Passant, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 421 community ratings.
Shares a similar powdery, clean, and iris-forward floral elegance that feels reminiscent of the refined, understated nature of En Passant.
It shares its floral and green accords with Frederic Malle En Passant, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 5,696 community ratings.
Offers a gentle, soliflore approach to lilac that mirrors the soft, watery floral character found in En Passant.
It shares its floral, green and fresh accords with Frederic Malle En Passant, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 1,340 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Provides a straightforward and nostalgic lilac experience that sits comfortably in the same olfactory family as En Passant.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with Frederic Malle En Passant, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,510 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Frederic Malle En Passant.
Fragonard Lilas, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Frederic Malle En Passant.
Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Frederic Malle En Passant itself sells from €220 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Brocard Сирень после дождя - Lilac After The Rain saves you about $410 a year against Frederic Malle En Passant. 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. Fragonard Lilas comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Frederic Malle En Passant notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.