NOU Rose Patchouli dupe — closest scent matches

NOU Rose Patchouli: released in 2017, citrus, rose and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good NOU Rose Patchouli dupe?

The closest NOU Rose Patchouli scent match we found is Reminiscence Patchouli N' Roses — 83% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best NOU Rose Patchouli 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 NOU Rose PatchouliProjection
1Reminiscence Patchouli N' Roses83%about $40 (+100%)7h vs 5h7/10
2Calvin Klein Eternity Flame For Women73%about $30 (+50%)6h vs 5h6/10
3Lalique Perles De Lalique72%about $45* (+125%)6h vs 5h6/10
4Fragrance World Passion De Night88%about $20*5h vs 5h6/10
5Victoria's Secret Rose Lychee78%about $30 (+50%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. Reminiscence Patchouli N' Roses — 83% scent match

    A sophisticated take on the rose-patchouli pairing that feels like a more refined, long-wearing sibling to the NOU fragrance.

    It shares its patchouli, rose and woody accords with NOU Rose Patchouli, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 195 community ratings.

  2. Calvin Klein Eternity Flame For Women — 73% scent match

    Shares a similar warm, spicy floral character that evokes the cozy, resinous base notes found in the NOU composition.

    It shares its amber, citrus and woody accords with NOU Rose Patchouli, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 749 community ratings.

  3. Lalique Perles De Lalique — 72% scent match

    Offers a dry, peppery rose experience that sits in the same family as the NOU scent, though with a more medicinal edge.

    It shares its woody, patchouli and rose accords with NOU Rose Patchouli, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7,222 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Passion De Night — 88% scent match

    Captures the dark, mysterious rose and patchouli blend reminiscent of the Midnight Poison profile, offering a similar moody elegance.

    It shares its patchouli, rose and woody accords with NOU Rose Patchouli, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 70 community ratings.

  5. Victoria's Secret Rose Lychee — 78% scent match

    Leans into the brighter, fruitier facets of the rose profile, providing a lighter and more playful interpretation of the original scent.

    It shares its rose, patchouli and woody accords with NOU Rose Patchouli, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 28 community ratings.

Which NOU Rose Patchouli dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Passion De Night, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which NOU Rose Patchouli dupe lasts longest?

Reminiscence Patchouli N' Roses, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for NOU Rose Patchouli.

Which NOU Rose Patchouli dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Passion De Night, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a NOU Rose Patchouli dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Reminiscence Patchouli N' Roses actually costs about $30 a year MORE than NOU Rose Patchouli. 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 NOU Rose Patchouli dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Reminiscence Patchouli N' Roses comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

NOU Rose Patchouli notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-25.