Molinard Lavande dupe — cheaper alternatives

Molinard Lavande: released in 1996, lavender, amber and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Molinard Lavande dupe?

The closest Molinard Lavande dupe we found is Yardley English Lavender — 80% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Molinard Lavande 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 Molinard LavandeProjection
1Yardley English Lavender80%about $15 (−70%)4h vs 5h4/10
24711 Acqua Colonia Lavender & Thyme78%about $15 (−70%)4h vs 5h5/10
3L'Occitane en Provence Lavande Eau de Toilette86%about $80 (+60%)4h vs 5h7/10
4Goutal Eau de Lavande84%about $140 (+180%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Avon Lavender77%about $10 (−80%)5h vs 5h3/10
  1. Yardley English Lavender — 80% scent match

    Evokes the clean aromatic lavender character of Molinard Lavande, offering a classic herbal freshness at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its aromatic, lavender and musky accords with Molinard Lavande, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 502 community ratings.

  2. 4711 Acqua Colonia Lavender & Thyme — 78% scent match

    Shares the uplifting herbal lavender profile found in Molinard Lavande, layered with a refreshing green aromatic twist.

    It shares its aromatic, lavender and sweet accords with Molinard Lavande, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 176 community ratings.

  3. L'Occitane en Provence Lavande Eau de Toilette — 86% scent match

    Captures the pure, aromatic essence of Molinard Lavande, leaning into a similar sun-drenched floral field atmosphere.

    It shares its lavender, aromatic and amber accords with Molinard Lavande, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 28 community ratings.

  4. Goutal Eau de Lavande — 84% scent match

    Delivers a refined interpretation of aromatic lavender similar to Molinard Lavande, though positioned at a higher price tier.

    It shares its lavender, vanilla and aromatic accords with Molinard Lavande, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 53 community ratings.

  5. Avon Lavender — 77% scent match — discontinued

    Presents a straightforward herbal lavender arrangement reminiscent of the simpler facets of Molinard Lavande.

    It shares its lavender, aromatic and sweet accords with Molinard Lavande, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 35 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Molinard Lavande dupe is cheapest?

Avon Lavender, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Molinard Lavande.

Which Molinard Lavande dupe lasts longest?

Goutal Eau de Lavande, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Molinard Lavande.

Which Molinard Lavande dupe is closest to the original?

L'Occitane en Provence Lavande Eau de Toilette, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Molinard Lavande itself sells from €80 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Molinard Lavande dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yardley English Lavender saves you about $50 a year against Molinard Lavande. 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 Molinard Lavande dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Goutal Eau de Lavande comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Molinard Lavande notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.