Novellista Summer Flare dupe — cheaper alternatives

Novellista Summer Flare: released in 2020, citrus, fruity and green, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Novellista Summer Flare dupe?

The closest Novellista Summer Flare dupe we found is Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Shine — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Novellista Summer Flare 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 Novellista Summer FlareProjection
1Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Shine83%about $25* (−44%)5h vs 4h5/10
2Antonio Banderas Queen of Seduction83%about $25* (−44%)4h vs 4h6/10
3Solinotes Pomelo83%about $20 (−56%)4h vs 4h5/10
4Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens82%about $50 (+11%)5h vs 4h6/10
5Kensie Buttercup Babe80%about $25 (−44%)4h vs 4h5/10
  1. Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Shine — 83% scent match

    Plays in the same joyful fruity-floral territory as Novellista Summer Flare, wrapped in a similarly luminous and breezy profile.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and citrus accords with Novellista Summer Flare, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,563 community ratings.

  2. Antonio Banderas Queen of Seduction — 83% scent match

    Evokes the sparkling aquatic fruitiness of Novellista Summer Flare, leaning into a similar refreshing wave of crisp citrus and soft florals.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Novellista Summer Flare, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,266 community ratings.

  3. Solinotes Pomelo — 83% scent match

    Shares the vibrant, zesty grapefruit prominence found in Novellista Summer Flare, offering a bright and uplifting citrus burst.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Novellista Summer Flare, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 154 community ratings.

  4. Kensie Buttercup Babe — 80% scent match

    Offers a bright, cheerful fruitiness that aligns nicely with the welcoming warmth of Novellista Summer Flare.

    It shares its citrus accords with Novellista Summer Flare, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 52 community ratings.

  5. Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Reminiscent of the aquatic floral sweetness in Novellista Summer Flare, delivering a refreshing and harmonious scent experience.

    It shares its fruity, citrus and sweet accords with Novellista Summer Flare, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 246 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Novellista Summer Flare dupe is cheapest?

Solinotes Pomelo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Novellista Summer Flare.

Which Novellista Summer Flare dupe lasts longest?

Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Novellista Summer Flare.

Which Novellista Summer Flare dupe is closest to the original?

Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Shine, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Novellista Summer Flare dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Shine saves you about $30 a year against Novellista Summer Flare. 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 Novellista Summer Flare dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Novellista Summer Flare notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-01.