Melissa: released in 2009, white floral, powdery and violet, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Melissa dupe we found is Zara Violet Blossom — 75% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Melissa dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Melissa | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Violet Blossom | 75% | about $30* (−54%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Avon Far Away | 75% | about $25* (−62%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 3 | O Boticário Cuide-se Bem Melissa | 93% | about $10 (−85%) | 3h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Natura Humor Próprio Body Splash | 74% | about $20 (−69%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Natura Kriska Flores | 84% | about $20 (−69%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Highlights a prominent violet and floral character that leans into the same style.
It shares its floral and fresh accords with Melissa, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,219 community ratings.
A sweet, powdery floral experience that sits in a similar warm amber-and-floral family.
It shares its powdery, white floral and woody accords with Melissa, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 6,252 community ratings.
Shares the familiar powdery violet and lush floral character of the original Melissa fragrance.
It lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 91 community ratings.
Plays with sweet fruit and powdery floral notes that feel akin to the original composition.
It shares its white floral, powdery and woody accords with Melissa, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 48 community ratings.
Evokes a similar powdery floral warmth, resting on a soft musky base.
It shares its citrus, white floral and woody accords with Melissa, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 97 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
O Boticário Cuide-se Bem Melissa, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Melissa.
Avon Far Away, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Melissa.
O Boticário Cuide-se Bem Melissa, at 93% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Violet Blossom saves you about $50 a year against Melissa. 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. Avon Far Away comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Melissa notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-14.