Lush Death and Decay dupe — cheaper alternatives

Lush Death and Decay: released in 2014, white floral, yellow floral and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Lush Death and Decay dupe?

The closest Lush Death and Decay dupe we found is Demeter Fragrance Funeral Home — 84% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Lush Death and Decay 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Lush Death and DecayProjection
1Demeter Fragrance Funeral Home84%about $45 (−50%)4h vs 6h5/10
2We Pink Liberté81%about $25* (−72%)7h vs 6h5/10
3Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Attar82%about $10 (10 ml)3h vs 6h3/10
4Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Eau de Parfum81%about $25 (−72%)5h vs 6h4/10
5Hinode Empire Intense77%about $20 (−78%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Demeter Fragrance Funeral Home — 84% scent match

    Evokes the melancholic, heavy floral atmosphere of Lush Death and Decay, leaning into a similar white floral and earthy profile.

    It shares its floral, white floral and aromatic accords with Lush Death and Decay, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 867 community ratings.

  2. We Pink Liberté — 81% scent match

    Shares a sweet and aromatic floral character that feels reminiscent of the lighter moments found in Lush Death and Decay.

    It shares its floral, woody and amber accords with Lush Death and Decay, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 389 community ratings.

  3. Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Attar — 82% scent match

    Offers an oil-based concentration with a botanical depth very close to the distinctive floral style of Lush Death and Decay.

    It lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 41 community ratings.

  4. Paradoxe Paris Dead Leaves Eau de Parfum — 81% scent match

    Captures a striking botanical and earthy undertone that echoes the unusual floral composition of Lush Death and Decay.

    It lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 44 community ratings.

  5. Hinode Empire Intense — 77% scent match

    Touches upon similar woody and aromatic facets while remaining much friendlier on the wallet than Lush Death and Decay.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and amber accords with Lush Death and Decay, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 75 community ratings.

Which Lush Death and Decay dupe is cheapest?

Hinode Empire Intense, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Lush Death and Decay.

Which Lush Death and Decay dupe lasts longest?

We Pink Liberté, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Lush Death and Decay.

Which Lush Death and Decay dupe is closest to the original?

Demeter Fragrance Funeral Home, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Lush Death and Decay dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Demeter Fragrance Funeral Home saves you about $65 a year against Lush Death and Decay. 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 Lush Death and Decay dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. We Pink Liberté comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Lush Death and Decay notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.