Karen Low Pure d'Or dupe — closest scent matches

Karen Low Pure d'Or: woody, fruity and musky, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Karen Low Pure d'Or dupe?

The closest Karen Low Pure d'Or scent match we found is Perry Ellis 18 Sensual — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Karen Low Pure d'Or 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.
#	Alternative	Scent match	Est. price (100 ml)	Longevity vs Karen Low Pure d'Or	Projection
1	Perry Ellis 18 Sensual	83%	about $20 (+33%)	6h vs 6h	6/10
2	Zara Rose	81%	about $20 (+33%)	4h vs 6h	6/10
3	Maison Alhambra Jardin de Paris	89%	about $20 (+33%)	5h vs 6h	6/10
4	Creation Lamis Pure Black	86%	about $15*	5h vs 6h	6/10
5	Nautilus Donna Nautilus	79%	about $20 (+33%)	6h vs 6h	6/10

Perry Ellis 18 Sensual — 83% scent match
Shares a similar warm and fruity aura reminiscent of Karen Low Pure d'Or, settling into a comfortable musky vanilla.
It shares its fruity and sweet accords with Karen Low Pure d'Or, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 114 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Jardin de Paris — 89% scent match
Evokes the fruity and floral character of Karen Low Pure d'Or, unfolding into a soft, powdery finish with a pleasant sweetness.
It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Karen Low Pure d'Or, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 98 community ratings.
Creation Lamis Pure Black — 86% scent match
Replicates the rich fruity and floral facets found in Karen Low Pure d'Or, leading to a similarly sweet vanilla warmth.
It shares its woody, aromatic and sweet accords with Karen Low Pure d'Or, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 14 community ratings.
Nautilus Donna Nautilus — 79% scent match
Brings a comparable sweet and powdery profile reminiscent of Karen Low Pure d'Or, with a soft musky trail.
It shares its woody, sweet and powdery accords with Karen Low Pure d'Or, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 54 community ratings.
Zara Rose — 81% scent match — discontinued
Leans into the same gentle floral and fruity territory as Karen Low Pure d'Or, offering a light and approachable daily wear.
It shares its musky, woody and powdery accords with Karen Low Pure d'Or, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 334 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Karen Low Pure d'Or dupe is cheapest?

Creation Lamis Pure Black, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Karen Low Pure d'Or dupe lasts longest?

Nautilus Donna Nautilus, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Karen Low Pure d'Or.

Which Karen Low Pure d'Or dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Jardin de Paris, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Karen Low Pure d'Or itself sells from $17.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Karen Low Pure d'Or dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Perry Ellis 18 Sensual actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Karen Low Pure d'Or. 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.

Will a Karen Low Pure d'Or dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Nautilus Donna Nautilus comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Karen Low Pure d'Or notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.