Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe — cheaper alternatives

Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet: released in 2018, floral, violet and fresh, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe?

The closest Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe we found is Bath & Body Works Brightest Bloom — 86% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Good Chemistry Magnolia VioletProjection
1Bath & Body Works Brightest Bloom86%about $20* (−43%)4h vs 4h6/10
2Britney Spears Curious80%about $35*5h vs 4h7/10
3Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '5977%about $40* (+14%)4h vs 4h6/10
4JAFRA Double Nature Cool81%about $20 (−43%)4h vs 4h5/10
5Bath & Body Works Freesia Fields75%about $20 (−43%)4h vs 4h4/10
  1. Bath & Body Works Brightest Bloom — 86% scent match

    Shares a similar bright, floral-forward character that evokes the fresh and airy spirit of Magnolia Violet.

    It shares its floral, fresh and woody accords with Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 326 community ratings.

  2. Britney Spears Curious — 80% scent match

    A classic floral composition that captures a similar clean, slightly powdery freshness found in Magnolia Violet.

    It shares its floral and powdery accords with Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 6,124 community ratings.

  3. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '59 — 77% scent match

    Leans into a soft, violet-adjacent floral sweetness that feels reminiscent of the gentle floral notes in Magnolia Violet.

    It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 4,304 community ratings.

  4. JAFRA Double Nature Cool — 81% scent match

    Offers a crisp, clean floral profile that sits in the same family as the light and powdery Magnolia Violet.

    It shares its floral, amber and powdery accords with Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 67 community ratings.

  5. Bath & Body Works Freesia Fields — 75% scent match — discontinued

    Provides a light, garden-fresh floral experience that mirrors the approachable and airy nature of Magnolia Violet.

    It shares its floral, rose and powdery accords with Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 36 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Brightest Bloom, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet.

Which Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe lasts longest?

Britney Spears Curious, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet.

Which Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe is closest to the original?

Bath & Body Works Brightest Bloom, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Brightest Bloom saves you about $25 a year against Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet. 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.

Will a Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Britney Spears Curious comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Good Chemistry Magnolia Violet notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-20.