Molinard Bel Air dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Bel Air: released in 2019, floral, white floral and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Bel Air dupe?

The closest Molinard Bel Air dupe we found is Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue — 82% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Bel Air 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 Molinard Bel AirProjection
1Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue82%about $65* (+30%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Avon Today80%about $30* (−40%)7h vs 5h6/10
3La Rive Her Choice78%about $20* (−60%)5h vs 5h7/10
4Solinotes Fleur d'Oranger77%about $30 (−40%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers76%about $25* (−50%)5h vs 5h8/10
  1. Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue — 82% scent match

    Shares the elegant, powdery bouquet of mimosa, magnolia, and linden blossom, offering a similar classic feminine warmth.

    It shares its floral, white floral and yellow floral accords with Molinard Bel Air, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 10,225 community ratings.

  2. Avon Today — 80% scent match

    Captures a similar lush, sunny white-and-yellow floral character with its prominent tuberose, hibiscus, and musk notes.

    It shares its white floral, floral and citrus accords with Molinard Bel Air, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 5,964 community ratings.

  3. La Rive Her Choice — 78% scent match

    Offers a bright, sweet white floral profile centered on tuberose and jasmine, reminiscent of the airy sweetness in Bel Air.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and powdery accords with Molinard Bel Air, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 886 community ratings.

  4. Solinotes Fleur d'Oranger — 77% scent match

    Highlights the bright, sweet citrus and orange blossom facets that contribute to the sunny, uplifting character of Bel Air.

    It shares its white floral and citrus accords with Molinard Bel Air, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 289 community ratings.

  5. Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers — 76% scent match

    Leans into a cheerful, bright yellow-floral and citrus direction that mirrors the sunny, uplifting opening of Bel Air.

    It shares its citrus, floral and woody accords with Molinard Bel Air, opens on Mandarin Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6,083 community ratings.

Which Molinard Bel Air dupe is cheapest?

La Rive Her Choice, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Molinard Bel Air.

Which Molinard Bel Air dupe lasts longest?

Avon Today, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Molinard Bel Air.

Which Molinard Bel Air dupe is closest to the original?

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Molinard Bel Air itself sells from £65 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Molinard Bel Air dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Molinard Bel Air. 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 Molinard Bel Air dupe last a full day?

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

Molinard Bel Air notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-04.