Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia: released in 2020, coconut, ozonic and amber, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia dupe we found is Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia — 70% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia | 70% | about $40 (+14%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Yardley Luxe Gardenia | 83% | about $10 (−71%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Victoria's Secret Water Lily & Sea Salt | 80% | about $20 (250 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Victoria's Secret Calm | 75% | about $20 (250 ml) | 7h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Bath & Body Works Sea Salt & Lavender | 82% | about $15 (236 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Leans into the tropical, lactonic side of gardenia, reminiscent of the creamy, sun-drenched floral vibe in Sea Salt Gardenia.
It shares its white floral, lactonic and sweet accords with Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 722 community ratings.
A floral-forward scent that shares the creamy, white-floral character of Sea Salt Gardenia, offering a similar breezy and elegant feel.
It shares its white floral, lactonic and coconut accords with Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 15 community ratings.
Evokes the same aquatic, salty atmosphere as Sea Salt Gardenia, leaning into a light and refreshing floral profile.
It shares its salty and marine accords with Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 17 community ratings.
A soft, airy fragrance that mirrors the gentle, clean floral and marine nuances of Sea Salt Gardenia.
It shares its white floral, salty and marine accords with Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 8 community ratings.
Captures the ozonic, marine-inspired freshness found in Sea Salt Gardenia, balanced with a clean, aromatic floral touch.
It shares its salty and marine accords with Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 39 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Yardley Luxe Gardenia, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia.
Victoria's Secret Calm, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia.
Yardley Luxe Gardenia, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia. 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. Victoria's Secret Calm comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Good Chemistry Sea Salt Gardenia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.