Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon dupe — closest scent matches

Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon: released in 2021, vanilla, powdery and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon dupe?

The closest Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon scent match we found is Bath & Body Works Cozy Vanilla Bourbon — 87% match.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon 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 Mix:Bar Vanilla BourbonProjection
1Bath & Body Works Cozy Vanilla Bourbon87%about $15 (236 ml)4h vs 5h7/10
2Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla85%about $10 (250 ml)4h vs 5h0/10
3Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Untamed83%about $15 (250 ml)5h vs 5h6/10
4Bath & Body Works Bonfire Bash82%about $30* (+100%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Bath & Body Works Sweet Whiskey81%about $15 (236 ml)4h vs 5h7/10
  1. Bath & Body Works Cozy Vanilla Bourbon — 87% scent match

    Mirrors the rich bourbon vanilla sweetness of Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon with a similarly inviting amber finish.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 413 community ratings.

  2. Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla — 85% scent match

    Evokes the warm and sugary vanilla character of Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon, leaning into a softer and cozier amber base.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 5,167 community ratings.

  3. Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Untamed — 83% scent match

    Shares the rich vanilla sweetness of Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon with an added layer of deeper woody warmth.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 167 community ratings.

  4. Bath & Body Works Bonfire Bash — 82% scent match

    Brings a smoky, resinous twist to the prominent vanilla core found in Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 437 community ratings.

  5. Bath & Body Works Sweet Whiskey — 81% scent match

    Combines a boozy amber sweetness that echoes the warm and inviting style of Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon.

    It shares its amber, vanilla and woody accords with Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 373 community ratings.

Which Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Bonfire Bash, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon's own estimate.

Which Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon dupe lasts longest?

Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Untamed, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon.

Which Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon dupe is closest to the original?

Bath & Body Works Cozy Vanilla Bourbon, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Cozy Vanilla Bourbon works out about the same as Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon over a year. 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 Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Untamed comes closest at 4.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Mix:Bar Vanilla Bourbon notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-14.