Jeanne Arthes Sun dupe — closest scent matches

Jeanne Arthes Sun: released in 2000, citrus, amber and vanilla, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jeanne Arthes Sun dupe?

The closest Jeanne Arthes Sun scent match we found is Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain — 85% match, about $150 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jeanne Arthes Sun 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 SunProjection
1Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain85%about $150 (+650%)7h vs 4h6/10
2Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male80%about $75* (+275%)7h vs 4h8/10
3Kenzo 5:40 PM in Madagascar82%about $90 (+350%)5h vs 4h7/10
4Kenzo 7:15 AM in Bali82%about $80 (+300%)4h vs 4h6/10
5Giorgio Armani Sun di Gioia80%about $100 (+400%)5h vs 4h6/10
  1. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain — 85% scent match

    Shares the warm citrus and vanilla character of Jeanne Arthes Sun, blending powdery amber with soft spicy nuances.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with Jeanne Arthes Sun, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 8,193 community ratings.

  2. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male — 80% scent match

    Evokes a similar sweet vanilla and fresh spicy warmth found in Jeanne Arthes Sun, though leaning in a distinct direction.

    It shares its vanilla, fresh spicy and powdery accords with Jeanne Arthes Sun, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 24,545 community ratings.

  3. Kenzo 5:40 PM in Madagascar — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Recalls the powdery vanilla and sweet floral warmth of Jeanne Arthes Sun, wrapped in a comfortable amber embrace.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Jeanne Arthes Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 661 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Kenzo 7:15 AM in Bali — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a bright citrus opening and soft floral heart reminiscent of the breezy daytime appeal of Jeanne Arthes Sun.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Jeanne Arthes Sun, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 582 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Giorgio Armani Sun di Gioia — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a sun-drenched citrus and warm amber profile that sits comfortably in the same family as Jeanne Arthes Sun.

    It shares its amber, vanilla and citrus accords with Jeanne Arthes Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,038 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Jeanne Arthes Sun dupe is cheapest?

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, at about $75 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Jeanne Arthes Sun's own estimate.

Which Jeanne Arthes Sun dupe lasts longest?

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Jeanne Arthes Sun.

Which Jeanne Arthes Sun dupe is closest to the original?

Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Jeanne Arthes Sun dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain actually costs about $195 a year MORE than Jeanne Arthes Sun. 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 Sun dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jeanne Arthes Sun notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-19.