Mauboussin à la Folie dupe — cheaper alternatives

Mauboussin à la Folie: released in 2013, sweet, fruity and rose, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mauboussin à la Folie dupe?

The closest Mauboussin à la Folie dupe we found is Jeanne Arthes Boum — 78% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mauboussin à la Folie 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Mauboussin à la FolieProjection
1Jeanne Arthes Boum78%about $10 (−60%)3h vs 5h5/10
2Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo63%about $257h vs 5h5/10
3Emanuel Ungaro Apparition73%about $256h vs 5h6/10
4Yves Rocher Flowerparty Limited Edition 201172%about $20 (−20%)3h vs 5h4/10
5Emanuel Ungaro Apparition Parfum Revelation68%about $40 (+60%)7h vs 5h6/10
  1. Jeanne Arthes Boum — 78% scent match

    Shares a playful, sweet, and fruity character that evokes the lighthearted spirit of Mauboussin à la Folie at a very accessible price point.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and floral accords with Mauboussin à la Folie, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 251 community ratings.

  2. Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo — 63% scent match

    Leans into a similar floral-sweet territory, providing a sophisticated, budget-friendly alternative with a comparable feminine charm.

    It shares its rose, citrus and floral accords with Mauboussin à la Folie, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 684 community ratings.

  3. Emanuel Ungaro Apparition — 73% scent match — discontinued

    Offers a similar fruity-floral profile with a touch of sweetness that feels reminiscent of the vibrant, rose-forward heart of the reference.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and rose accords with Mauboussin à la Folie, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 758 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  4. Yves Rocher Flowerparty Limited Edition 2011 — 72% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a bright, youthful fruitiness that aligns with the cheerful, sparkling opening of Mauboussin à la Folie.

    It shares its fruity, citrus and sweet accords with Mauboussin à la Folie, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 318 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Emanuel Ungaro Apparition Parfum Revelation — 68% scent match — discontinued

    A slightly deeper, yet still accessible, floral-fruity composition that shares the same family of sweet, feminine scents as the reference.

    It shares its fruity, floral and sweet accords with Mauboussin à la Folie, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 50 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Mauboussin à la Folie dupe is cheapest?

Jeanne Arthes Boum, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Mauboussin à la Folie.

Which Mauboussin à la Folie dupe lasts longest?

Emanuel Ungaro Apparition Parfum Revelation, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Mauboussin à la Folie.

Which Mauboussin à la Folie dupe is closest to the original?

Jeanne Arthes Boum, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mauboussin à la Folie dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jeanne Arthes Boum saves you about $20 a year against Mauboussin à la Folie. 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 Mauboussin à la Folie dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Emanuel Ungaro Apparition Parfum Revelation comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Mauboussin à la Folie notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-20.