Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe — cheaper alternatives

Mary Kay Thinking of You: released in 2010, fruity, vanilla and white floral, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe?

The closest Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe we found is Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy — 84% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mary Kay Thinking of You 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 Mary Kay Thinking of YouProjection
1Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy84%about $65* (−7%)5h vs 5h8/10
2Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Sucre82%about $30* (−57%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret81%about $15 (−79%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Rihanna Crush79%about $25 (−64%)5h vs 5h7/10
5Justin Bieber Collector’s Edition80%about $40* (−43%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy — 84% scent match

    Evokes the sweet, fruity-vanilla warmth of Mary Kay Thinking of You, leaning into a familiar decadent floral character.

    It shares its sweet, white floral and fruity accords with Mary Kay Thinking of You, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 12,952 community ratings.

  2. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Sucre — 82% scent match

    Shares the sugary, comforting fruit-and-vanilla territory found in Mary Kay Thinking of You.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and fruity accords with Mary Kay Thinking of You, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,648 community ratings.

  3. Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret — 81% scent match

    Brings a similar sweet, creamy vanillic and fruity impression reminiscent of Mary Kay Thinking of You.

    It shares its white floral, fruity and vanilla accords with Mary Kay Thinking of You, opens on Peach and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,678 community ratings.

  4. Rihanna Crush — 79% scent match

    Features a prominent fruit-forward sweetness comparable to the personality of Mary Kay Thinking of You.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and fruity accords with Mary Kay Thinking of You, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 418 community ratings.

  5. Justin Bieber Collector’s Edition — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Showcases a bright, juicy fruit opening that evokes the playful vibe of Mary Kay Thinking of You.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Mary Kay Thinking of You, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 276 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe is cheapest?

Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Mary Kay Thinking of You.

Which Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe lasts longest?

Rihanna Crush, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Mary Kay Thinking of You.

Which Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe is closest to the original?

Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy saves you about $5 a year against Mary Kay Thinking of You. 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.

Will a Mary Kay Thinking of You dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rihanna Crush comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Mary Kay Thinking of You notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.