Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion: released in 2015, vanilla, powdery and sweet, about 3h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion dupe we found is Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Vanilla — 88% match, about $5 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Vanilla | 88% | about $5* (−75%) | 4h vs 3h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar | 83% | about $20* | 3h vs 3h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Alyssa Ashley Vanilla | 80% | about $15 (−25%) | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Vanille | 78% | about $25* (+25%) | 5h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Malizia Bon Bons Sweet Vanilla | 77% | about $10 (−50%) | 5h vs 3h | 4/10 |
Offers a similar airy, sweet vanilla profile that captures the light and powdery essence of Katy Perry's Mad Potion.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and musky accords with Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 779 community ratings.
Shares the same cozy, sugary vanilla warmth found in the reference, providing a familiar and comforting scent experience.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 2,236 community ratings.
A straightforward, powdery vanilla that leans into the same soft, musky territory as the reference fragrance.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 587 community ratings.
Provides a clean, sweet vanilla impression that mirrors the gentle, approachable nature of the original scent.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,478 community ratings.
A playful, sugary take on vanilla that evokes the youthful and sweet character of Katy Perry's Mad Potion.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 124 community ratings.
Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Vanilla, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion.
Yves Rocher Vanille, at about 5h on skin, against about 3h for Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion.
Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Vanilla, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion itself sells from $9.95 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Vanilla saves you about $20 a year against Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion. 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. Yves Rocher Vanille comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Katy Perry Katy Perry's Mad Potion notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.