Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee: released in 2000, white floral, musky and marine, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee dupe we found is Molinard Méditerranée — 84% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $295 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Méditerranée | 84% | about $65 (−78%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Orlane Fleurs d'Orlane | 79% | about $40 (−86%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Fragonard Mon Lys | 89% | about $45 (−85%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Tiger Lily | 81% | about $45 (−85%) | 3h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Nilafar du Nil NILUS | 77% | about $60 (−80%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the sun-drenched, aquatic floral character of the Mediterranean coast, mirroring the salty and lily-forward profile of the reference.
It shares its musky, powdery and white floral accords with Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 223 community ratings.
Offers a classic, powdery white floral bouquet that shares the elegant, slightly spicy lily heart of the reference scent.
It shares its white floral, floral and powdery accords with Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 316 community ratings.
Captures the pure, airy essence of lily found in Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee, offering a clean and sophisticated floral experience.
It shares its white floral, soft spicy and musky accords with Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 67 community ratings.
A straightforward and bright floral interpretation that highlights the green, spicy lily notes reminiscent of Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee.
It shares its white floral and soft spicy accords with Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 47 community ratings.
Leans into the aquatic and floral territory of the reference, providing a refreshing and airy lily-centric composition.
It shares its white floral and musky accords with Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee, opens on Bergamot and Ginger too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 30 community ratings.
Orlane Fleurs d'Orlane, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee.
Nilafar du Nil NILUS, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee.
Fragonard Mon Lys, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee itself sells from £499.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Méditerranée saves you about $335 a year against Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee. 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. Nilafar du Nil NILUS comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Frederic Malle Lys Mediterranee notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.