Gai Mattiolo, released in 1997, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Gai Mattiolo: fruity, citrus and white floral, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Gai Mattiolo we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:
Offers a similar sweet and fruity profile that leans into the same light, approachable territory as the original.
It shares its powdery, citrus and white floral accords with Gai Mattiolo, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,068 community ratings.
Provides a powdery and floral impression that echoes the classic, feminine structure of the reference.
It shares its powdery, white floral and fruity accords with Gai Mattiolo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 368 community ratings.
Shares a similar fruity and floral character, evoking the bright, airy feel of the original with a soft, musky finish.
It shares its citrus, powdery and sweet accords with Gai Mattiolo, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 59 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that captures the light, ozonic, and fruity essence reminiscent of the reference scent.
It shares its white floral, powdery and fruity accords with Gai Mattiolo, opens on Melon, Peach and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 20 community ratings.
While slightly more complex, it captures the rich, fruity, and floral depth that fans of the original often appreciate.
It shares its sweet, fruity and powdery accords with Gai Mattiolo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 965 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Benetton Hot, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Gai Mattiolo.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Kuznetsky Most Le Soir, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Gai Mattiolo.
Arno Sorel Shaman Femme, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jean Patou Sira des Indes actually costs about $45 a year MORE than Gai Mattiolo. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Kuznetsky Most Le Soir comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Gai Mattiolo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.