Gale Hayman Delicious is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Gale Hayman Delicious, released in 1994, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Gale Hayman Delicious: yellow floral, powdery and white floral, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Gale Hayman Delicious?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Gale Hayman Delicious we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle — 81% scent match

    An opulent white and yellow floral arrangement that mirrors the lush garden character of the original scent.

    It shares its white floral, yellow floral and floral accords with Gale Hayman Delicious, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,720 community ratings.

  2. Victoria's Secret Rapture — 78% scent match

    Shares a heavy powdery yellow and white floral presence reminiscent of Gale Hayman Delicious, anchored by a warm musky base.

    It shares its white floral, powdery and floral accords with Gale Hayman Delicious, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 800 community ratings.

  3. Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef — 76% scent match

    Blends heavy green touches with rich florals, evoking a similar traditional elegance and depth.

    It shares its green and white floral accords with Gale Hayman Delicious, opens on Neroli too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,247 community ratings.

  4. Oriflame Volare — 74% scent match

    Brings forward a classic floral profile featuring violet and rose facets that evokes a similar romantic mood.

    It shares its powdery, woody and floral accords with Gale Hayman Delicious, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,000 community ratings.

  5. Kenzo — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Features a dense and spicy floral heart reminiscent of the rich floral complexity found in the reference.

    It shares its white floral, woody and citrus accords with Gale Hayman Delicious, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,009 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Gale Hayman Delicious dupe is cheapest?

Oriflame Volare, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Gale Hayman Delicious's own estimate.

Which Gale Hayman Delicious dupe lasts longest?

Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Gale Hayman Delicious.

Which Gale Hayman Delicious dupe is closest to the original?

Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle, at 81% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Gale Hayman Delicious dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Jardins de Bagatelle actually costs about $55 a year MORE than Gale Hayman Delicious. 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 Gale Hayman Delicious dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Gale Hayman Delicious notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-02.