Molinard Heliotrope: released in 1849, powdery, vanilla and almond, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Molinard Heliotrope dupe we found is Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Espiegle Charmante — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Heliotrope dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Molinard Heliotrope | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Espiegle Charmante | 82% | about $20 (−33%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | L'Erbolario Mandorla | 78% | about $40 (+33%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Demeter Fragrance Almond | 72% | about $45 (+50%) | 3h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Tesori d'Oriente Hammam | 68% | about $20* (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Monotheme Venezia White Musk | 62% | about $20 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Captures the soft, powdery almond and vanilla essence of Molinard Heliotrope with a similarly gentle, comforting floral presence.
It shares its floral accords with Molinard Heliotrope, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 391 community ratings.
A warm, nutty almond fragrance that leans into the same lactonic and powdery territory as the reference, offering a cozy, skin-scent experience.
It shares its almond, vanilla and floral accords with Molinard Heliotrope, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 417 community ratings.
Focuses on the sweet, marzipan-like almond note found in the reference, providing a simple and direct interpretation of that powdery profile.
It shares its almond, floral and lactonic accords with Molinard Heliotrope, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 137 community ratings.
While more complex, it shares a similar powdery, almond-inflected warmth that evokes the comforting atmosphere of the reference.
It shares its citrus, floral and vanilla accords with Molinard Heliotrope, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,132 community ratings.
Offers a clean, powdery floral character that sits in a similar family to the reference, though it lacks the distinct almond heart.
It shares its powdery and vanilla accords with Molinard Heliotrope, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 15 community ratings.
Tesori d'Oriente Hammam, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Molinard Heliotrope.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Espiegle Charmante, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Molinard Heliotrope.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Espiegle Charmante, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Espiegle Charmante saves you about $15 a year against Molinard Heliotrope. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Espiegle Charmante comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Molinard Heliotrope notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.