Lathr Cotton Candy: released in 2023, sweet, vanilla and caramel, about 8h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lathr Cotton Candy scent match we found is Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Cotton Candy — 92% match.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lathr Cotton Candy dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lathr Cotton Candy | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Cotton Candy | 92% | about $5 (236 ml) | 4h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works Cotton Candy Clouds | 86% | about $15 (236 ml) | 4h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Kyse Perfumes Zucchero Filato | 77% | about $65 (+225%) | 5h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Pastel Skies | 81% | about $15 (236 ml) | 4h vs 8h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Calgon Cotton Candy | 86% | about $10 (246 ml) | 3h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Captures the airy, sugary sweetness of the reference with a light, powdery finish that feels very similar on the skin.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and caramel accords with Lathr Cotton Candy, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 844 community ratings.
Offers a similar blend of sugary vanilla and soft, airy notes that mirror the sweet profile of the reference.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and caramel accords with Lathr Cotton Candy, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 449 community ratings.
Provides a more concentrated, artisanal take on the sweet, caramel-like notes found in the reference.
It shares its sweet, caramel and powdery accords with Lathr Cotton Candy, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 170 community ratings.
Shares a similar soft, sweet, and slightly powdery atmosphere that aligns well with the reference's profile.
It shares its sweet, caramel and powdery accords with Lathr Cotton Candy, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 214 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A straightforward, sweet fragrance that evokes the same nostalgic, spun-sugar character found in the reference.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Lathr Cotton Candy, lasts about 3h against 8h and carries 62 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Kyse Perfumes Zucchero Filato, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Lathr Cotton Candy's own estimate.
Kyse Perfumes Zucchero Filato, at about 5h on skin, against about 8h for Lathr Cotton Candy.
Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Cotton Candy, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Cotton Candy saves you about $5 a year against Lathr Cotton Candy. 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. Kyse Perfumes Zucchero Filato comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Lathr Cotton Candy notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.