Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille: released in 2013, almond, sweet and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille dupe we found is Le Monde Gourmand Ambre Étoilé — 88% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Monde Gourmand Ambre Étoilé | 88% | about $45 (−53%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works Almond Blossom | 83% | about $10 (236 ml) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62 | 78% | about $25 (−74%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 4 | And Other Stories Perle de Coco | 75% | about $50 (−47%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Yara | 73% | about $35* (−63%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures the warm, powdery amber and vanilla essence of Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille with a soft, comforting sweetness.
It shares its sweet, powdery and vanilla accords with Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 154 community ratings.
A light and airy interpretation that highlights the nutty almond and floral facets found in the original scent profile.
It shares its almond, floral and sweet accords with Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 277 community ratings.
While more tropical and nutty, it shares a similar gourmand DNA that evokes the sweet, lactonic comfort of the reference.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and almond accords with Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 11,567 community ratings.
Focuses on the coconut and vanilla elements, providing a similar lactonic and sweet experience to the original.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and lactonic accords with Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 168 community ratings.
This scent leans into a creamy, powdery sweetness that feels reminiscent of the vanilla and almond blend in the reference.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille, opens on Orchid, Heliotrope and Tangerine too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 11,290 community ratings.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille.
Lattafa Perfumes Yara, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille.
Le Monde Gourmand Ambre Étoilé, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Monde Gourmand Ambre Étoilé saves you about $75 a year against Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Yara comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Ambre Vanille notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.