Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe — cheaper alternatives

Parfums de Marly Meliora: released in 2013, fruity, soft spicy and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe?

The closest Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe we found is Lalique Amethyst — 90% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Parfums de Marly Meliora 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 Parfums de Marly MelioraProjection
1Lalique Amethyst90%about $85* (−41%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Zara Stunningly Venice84%about $25* (−83%)4h vs 5h4/10
3PARIS CORNER Oravéa81%about $30* (−79%)6h vs 5h6/10
4The 7 Virtues Blackberry Lily83%about $35* (−76%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Nuancielo Aurora83%about $30* (−79%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Lalique Amethyst — 90% scent match

    This fragrance captures the vibrant black currant and berry profile of Parfums de Marly Meliora with a sophisticated, woody-musky finish.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and woody accords with Parfums de Marly Meliora, opens on Black Currant too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,421 community ratings.

  2. Zara Stunningly Venice — 84% scent match

    A bright and fruity composition that echoes the fresh, berry-forward character found in Meliora at a very accessible price point.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and fresh accords with Parfums de Marly Meliora, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 395 community ratings.

  3. PARIS CORNER Oravéa — 81% scent match

    This fragrance offers a similar fruity-floral blend that evokes the same playful yet elegant vibe as Meliora.

    It shares its fruity, musky and sweet accords with Parfums de Marly Meliora, opens on Raspberry too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 110 community ratings.

  4. Nuancielo Aurora — 83% scent match

    A well-regarded alternative that mirrors the sweet, musky, and berry-heavy essence of Meliora with impressive longevity.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and sweet accords with Parfums de Marly Meliora, opens on Red Berries, Cassis and Black Currant too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 60 community ratings.

  5. The 7 Virtues Blackberry Lily — 83% scent match — discontinued

    This scent leans into the same juicy, dark fruit territory as Meliora, offering a clean and pleasant berry-floral experience.

    It shares its fruity, woody and sweet accords with Parfums de Marly Meliora, opens on Black Currant too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 431 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe is cheapest?

Zara Stunningly Venice, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Parfums de Marly Meliora.

Which Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe lasts longest?

PARIS CORNER Oravéa, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Parfums de Marly Meliora.

Which Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Amethyst, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Parfums de Marly Meliora itself sells from €285 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Amethyst saves you about $90 a year against Parfums de Marly Meliora. 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 Parfums de Marly Meliora dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. PARIS CORNER Oravéa comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Parfums de Marly Meliora notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-05.