John Galliano: released in 2008, amber, powdery and violet, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest John Galliano dupe we found is Miller Harris Violet Ida — 79% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best John Galliano dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs John Galliano | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Harris Violet Ida | 79% | about $65 (−57%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Angela Ciampagna Rosarium | 75% | about $90 (−40%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Byredo Eyes Closed | 73% | about $125 (−17%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | La Closerie des Parfums Iris Coriandre | 73% | about $100 (−33%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Diana Vreeland Full Gallop | 77% | about $70 (−53%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Evokes the powdery violet and iris heart of John Galliano, offering a softer, smoother floral profile.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with John Galliano, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 467 community ratings.
Leans into the smoky and resinous aspects found in the base of John Galliano, offering a darker profile.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with John Galliano, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 336 community ratings.
Brings a spiced, warm character that echoes the intricate depth of John Galliano.
It shares its powdery, woody and fresh accords with John Galliano, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 1,563 community ratings.
Highlights a prominent powdery iris accord reminiscent of the floral heart in John Galliano.
It shares its powdery, violet and musky accords with John Galliano, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 52 community ratings.
Shares a similar sophisticated woody and amber warmth reminiscent of John Galliano, though with a different opening.
It shares its powdery, floral and musky accords with John Galliano, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 55 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Miller Harris Violet Ida, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than John Galliano.
La Closerie des Parfums Iris Coriandre, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for John Galliano.
Miller Harris Violet Ida, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Miller Harris Violet Ida saves you about $125 a year against John Galliano. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. La Closerie des Parfums Iris Coriandre comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
John Galliano notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.