Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2, released in 1986, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2: white floral, amber and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Cafe Parfums Cafe-Cafe — 80% scent match

    Delivers a sweet, amber-kissed floral impression reminiscent of the classic Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 experience.

    It shares its sweet, powdery and white floral accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 658 community ratings.

  2. Reichenbach Golden Drop — 76% scent match

    Features a sweet, balsamic vanilla profile somewhat aligned with the rich base notes of Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2.

    It shares its floral and powdery accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 77 community ratings.

  3. Krizia Teatro Alla Scala — 85% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the rich, honeyed floral and amber character of Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2, leaning slightly into deeper resinous territory.

    It shares its amber and floral accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 432 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Valentino Vendetta Donna — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the warm, sweet powdery fruit and floral heart found in Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2.

    It shares its floral, sweet and powdery accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 534 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Yves Rocher 8e Jour — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a golden, honeyed amber warmth that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2.

    It shares its sweet, honey and amber accords with Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 644 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 dupe is cheapest?

Yves Rocher 8e Jour, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2.

Which Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 dupe lasts longest?

Krizia Teatro Alla Scala, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2.

Which Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 dupe is closest to the original?

Krizia Teatro Alla Scala, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Cafe Parfums Cafe-Cafe saves you about $45 a year against Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2. 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 Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Krizia Teatro Alla Scala comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jean-Louis Scherrer Scherrer 2 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.