Paul Sebastian Design: released in 1985, white floral, animalic and musky, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Paul Sebastian Design dupe we found is Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Paul Sebastian Design dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Paul Sebastian Design | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera | 85% | about $45 (+125%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio | 84% | about $30* (+50%) | 8h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Madonna Truth or Dare | 82% | about $60* (+200%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Revlon Charlie Red | 78% | about $15* (−25%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Anne Klein | 80% | about $30 (+50%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Captures the opulent tuberose and jasmine dominance of Paul Sebastian Design with a similarly rich vintage elegance.
It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Paul Sebastian Design, opens on Orange Blossom too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,042 community ratings.
Shares the bold, heady white floral punch of Paul Sebastian Design, anchored by a similarly rich and dramatic tuberose heart.
It shares its white floral, tuberose and powdery accords with Paul Sebastian Design, opens on Orange Blossom and Peach too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,201 community ratings.
Leans into the same unapologetically loud white floral territory as Paul Sebastian Design, driven by a lush tuberose note.
It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Paul Sebastian Design, opens on Tuberose too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,637 community ratings.
Recalls the heavy white floral and fruity warmth of Paul Sebastian Design with a similarly vibrant vintage footprint.
It shares its white floral, floral and tuberose accords with Paul Sebastian Design, opens on Peach and Orange Blossom too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,450 community ratings.
Evokes the vintage powdery floral character found in Paul Sebastian Design, leaning into a similarly classic and complex bouquet.
It shares its white floral, musky and animalic accords with Paul Sebastian Design, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 296 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Revlon Charlie Red, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Paul Sebastian Design.
Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Paul Sebastian Design.
Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Paul Sebastian Design itself sells from $13.95 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera actually costs about $35 a year MORE than Paul Sebastian Design. 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.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera (8.0h) and Giorgio Beverly Hills Giorgio (8.0h) — 2 of 5.
Paul Sebastian Design notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-25.