Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe — cheaper alternatives

Profumum Roma Vanitas: released in 2008, vanilla, sweet and white floral, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe?

The closest Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe we found is Mazzolari Vaniglia — 90% match, about $160 (estimate) versus about $285 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Profumum Roma Vanitas 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 Profumum Roma VanitasProjection
1Mazzolari Vaniglia90%about $160 (−44%)7h vs 8h7/10
2Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx87%about $235 (−18%)8h vs 8h9/10
3Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Vanilla286%about $35 (10 ml)6h vs 8h5/10
4La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Noire du Mexique86%about $35 (−88%)5h vs 8h6/10
5Outremer Vanille85%about $20* (−93%)4h vs 8h6/10
  1. Mazzolari Vaniglia — 90% scent match

    Captures the dense, syrupy vanilla character of Profumum Roma Vanitas with a similarly rich and heavy presence.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Profumum Roma Vanitas, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 516 community ratings.

  2. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx — 87% scent match

    Explores a deeply concentrated vanilla sweetness that runs parallel to the amber-heavy profile of Profumum Roma Vanitas.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Profumum Roma Vanitas, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 730 community ratings.

  3. Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Vanilla2 — 86% scent match

    Delivers an opulent, warm vanilla experience reminiscent of Profumum Roma Vanitas, anchored by cozy resinous tones.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Profumum Roma Vanitas, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 388 community ratings.

  4. La Maison de la Vanille Vanille Noire du Mexique — 86% scent match

    Shares the rich, balsamic vanilla heart of Profumum Roma Vanitas with a smooth, resinous touch.

    It shares its vanilla, balsamic and powdery accords with Profumum Roma Vanitas, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 557 community ratings.

  5. Outremer Vanille — 85% scent match

    Evokes the sweet, powdery vanilla warmth of Profumum Roma Vanitas, leaning into a simple and sugary comfort.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with Profumum Roma Vanitas, lasts about 4h against 8h and carries 1,326 community ratings.

Which Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe is cheapest?

Outremer Vanille, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Profumum Roma Vanitas.

Which Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe lasts longest?

Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Profumum Roma Vanitas.

Which Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe is closest to the original?

Mazzolari Vaniglia, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mazzolari Vaniglia saves you about $185 a year against Profumum Roma Vanitas. 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 Profumum Roma Vanitas dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Van Exstasyx comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Profumum Roma Vanitas notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.