Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom: released in 2021, sweet, fruity and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe?

The closest Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe we found is Zara Gardenia — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom 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 Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark BlossomProjection
1Zara Gardenia84%about $25* (+25%)5h vs 4h6/10
2Jeanne Arthes Balade à Paris Soirée Rooftop82%about $10 (−50%)4h vs 4h5/10
3Armaf Effects Of Uniq81%about $35* (+75%)6h vs 4h7/10
4Police To Be Born To Shine Woman80%about $45* (+125%)5h vs 4h7/10
5Bugatti Fashion Bella Donna Intensa80%about $45 (+125%)5h vs 4h7/10
  1. Zara Gardenia — 84% scent match

    Evokes the warm, sweet amber and white floral richness reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, with a cozy creaminess.

    It shares its sweet accords with Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,344 community ratings.

  2. Jeanne Arthes Balade à Paris Soirée Rooftop — 82% scent match

    Offers a sweet, fruity, and warm amber sweetness that echoes the alluring style of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and aquatic accords with Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom, opens on Pear too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 112 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Effects Of Uniq — 81% scent match

    Leans into a similar warm, sweet, and comforting amber territory found in Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.

    It shares its sweet, woody and fruity accords with Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom, opens on Pear too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 134 community ratings.

  4. Police To Be Born To Shine Woman — 80% scent match

    Shares a sweet, vibrant fruit and warm amber presence that feels akin to the darker profiles of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.

    It shares its woody accords with Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 352 community ratings.

  5. Bugatti Fashion Bella Donna Intensa — 80% scent match

    A rich, sweet, and ambery blend that evokes the inviting depth of Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.

    It shares its woody, sweet and fruity accords with Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 170 community ratings.

Which Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe is cheapest?

Jeanne Arthes Balade à Paris Soirée Rooftop, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom.

Which Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Effects Of Uniq, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom.

Which Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Gardenia, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom itself sells from $9.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Gardenia actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom. 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 Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Effects Of Uniq comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jeanne Arthes Cassandra Dark Blossom notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-13.