Penhaligon's Bluebell: released in 1978, green, floral and white floral, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Bluebell dupe we found is Yardley English Bluebell Contemporary Edition — 87% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $175 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Bluebell dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Bluebell | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yardley English Bluebell Contemporary Edition | 87% | about $10 (−94%) | 3h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Yardley Lily of the Valley | 81% | about $15 (−91%) | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Tory Burch Jolie Fleur Bleue | 79% | about $95 (−46%) | 3h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Stella McCartney Pop Bluebell | 78% | about $85 (−51%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Roger & Gallet Tubereuse Hédonie | 75% | about $45 (−74%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the crisp green hyacinth character of Penhaligon's Bluebell, offering a similarly vibrant floral springtime impression at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its floral, green and fresh accords with Penhaligon's Bluebell, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 112 community ratings.
Captures the delicate white floral freshness found in the heart of Penhaligon's Bluebell, with a clean and sparkling green aura.
It shares its white floral, green and fresh accords with Penhaligon's Bluebell, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 324 community ratings.
Resonates with the fresh and woody floral elegance of Penhaligon's Bluebell, highlighting a dewy and refined green persona.
It shares its white floral, floral and green accords with Penhaligon's Bluebell, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 156 community ratings.
Presents a modern, vibrant floral take that shares territory with the distinct bell-flower freshness of Penhaligon's Bluebell.
It shares its floral, fresh spicy and green accords with Penhaligon's Bluebell, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 449 community ratings.
Delivers an aromatic and uplifting floral experience reminiscent of the lively botanical composition in Penhaligon's Bluebell.
It shares its white floral, aromatic and green accords with Penhaligon's Bluebell, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 175 community ratings.
Yardley English Bluebell Contemporary Edition, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Penhaligon's Bluebell.
Stella McCartney Pop Bluebell, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Penhaligon's Bluebell.
Yardley English Bluebell Contemporary Edition, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's Bluebell itself sells from €160 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yardley English Bluebell Contemporary Edition saves you about $240 a year against Penhaligon's Bluebell. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Stella McCartney Pop Bluebell comes closest at 4.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Bluebell notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.