Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil: released in 2010, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil dupe we found is Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin — 91% match, about $165 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin | 91% | about $165* (+371%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Jo Loves Jo by Jo Loves | 85% | about $130 (+271%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse | 81% | about $30* (−14%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Fattan | 77% | about $25* (−29%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Lime | 78% | about $45 (+29%) | 3h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Evokes the sparkling citrus and herbal aromatic punch of Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, sharing a vibrant and zesty character.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, opens on Lime and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 4,215 community ratings.
Shares a similar bright citrus and green herbal profile reminiscent of Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, though with a different creative twist.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 229 community ratings.
Captures a similar uplifting burst of zesty citrus and clean woods reminiscent of Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,801 community ratings.
Leans into a similar earthy, woody, and vibrant fresh profile as Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, offering a budget-friendly option.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,698 community ratings.
Reflects the crisp, sharp citrus opening found in Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil for an accessible price.
It shares its citrus, green and sweet accords with Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 33 community ratings.
Rasasi Fattan, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil.
Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil.
Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin actually costs about $190 a year MORE than Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil. 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. Rasasi Fattan comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Gandini 1896 Lime and Basil notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-02.