Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe — cheaper alternatives

Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet: released in 2005, violet, powdery and floral, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe?

The closest Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe we found is Fragonard Violette — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet 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 Monotheme Venezia Sweet VioletProjection
1Fragonard Violette89%about $30 (+20%)5h vs 4h6/10
2L'Erbolario Accordo Viola88%about $40 (+60%)5h vs 4h7/10
3Yardley English Rose86%about $15* (−40%)4h vs 4h4/10
4Molinard Violette85%about $50 (+100%)3h vs 4h7/10
5Demeter Fragrance Violet80%about $40 (+60%)3h vs 4h5/10
  1. Fragonard Violette — 89% scent match

    Evokes the powdery floral character of Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, leaning into a similarly soft and delicate violet accord.

    It shares its violet, sweet and powdery accords with Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 246 community ratings.

  2. L'Erbolario Accordo Viola — 88% scent match

    Mirrors the rich, powdery, and sweet floral qualities of Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet with a lovely vintage-leaning character.

    It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 504 community ratings.

  3. Yardley English Rose — 86% scent match

    Shares the fresh, powdery violet heart of Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, offering a gentle and nostalgic floral impression.

    It shares its musky, floral and woody accords with Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 442 community ratings.

  4. Molinard Violette — 85% scent match

    Presents a sweet and powdery floral profile reminiscent of Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, with a slightly richer woodsy dry-down.

    It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 21 community ratings.

  5. Demeter Fragrance Violet — 80% scent match

    Captures the straightforward soliflore essence found in Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet with a realistic grassy floral touch.

    It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 86 community ratings.

Which Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe is cheapest?

Yardley English Rose, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet.

Which Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe lasts longest?

Fragonard Violette, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet.

Which Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe is closest to the original?

Fragonard Violette, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragonard Violette actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet. 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 Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragonard Violette comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Monotheme Venezia Sweet Violet notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-16.