O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe — cheaper alternatives

O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim: released in 2013, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus, about 2h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe?

The closest O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe we found is Natura Acerola e Hibisco — 81% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim 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 O Boticário Águas de Melissa & AlecrimProjection
1Natura Acerola e Hibisco81%about $15 (−25%)4h vs 2h4/10
2One Day Jasmine Tea69%about $35 (+75%)5h vs 2h4/10
34711 Acqua Colonia Melissa & Verbena91%about $15 (−25%)4h vs 2h3/10
4Mahogany Make Me Fever Blue79%about $35* (+75%)6h vs 2h6/10
5Black Paw Jasmine Tea 龙珠茉莉77%about $25 (+25%)5h vs 2h3/10
  1. Natura Acerola e Hibisco — 81% scent match

    Evokes a similar fresh and uplifting botanical vibe, leaning into bright citrus and herbal notes that mirror the spirit of the reference.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and sweet accords with O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 349 community ratings.

  2. One Day Jasmine Tea — 69% scent match

    Leans into a similar fresh, green, and aromatic territory, providing a gentle herbal experience.

    It shares its aromatic and fresh accords with O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 271 community ratings.

  3. Mahogany Make Me Fever Blue — 79% scent match

    Provides a clean, aromatic profile that sits in the same family as the reference, focusing on crisp herbal freshness.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 62 community ratings.

  4. Black Paw Jasmine Tea 龙珠茉莉 — 77% scent match

    Captures a delicate, tea-infused herbal quality that feels reminiscent of the light, aromatic nature of the reference scent.

    It shares its sweet, woody and citrus accords with O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 8 community ratings.

  5. 4711 Acqua Colonia Melissa & Verbena — 91% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the bright, herbal lemon balm character of O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim, offering a similarly refreshing and aromatic experience.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and herbal accords with O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 160 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe is cheapest?

Natura Acerola e Hibisco, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim.

Which O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe lasts longest?

Mahogany Make Me Fever Blue, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim.

Which O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe is closest to the original?

4711 Acqua Colonia Melissa & Verbena, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Natura Acerola e Hibisco saves you about $5 a year against O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim. 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 O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mahogany Make Me Fever Blue comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

O Boticário Águas de Melissa & Alecrim notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-04.