Reminiscence Dragée dupe — cheaper alternatives

Reminiscence Dragée: released in 2012, floral, sweet and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Reminiscence Dragée dupe?

The closest Reminiscence Dragée dupe we found is La Rive Sweet Hope — 84% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Reminiscence Dragée 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 Reminiscence DragéeProjection
1La Rive Sweet Hope84%about $15* (−73%)4h vs 5h5/10
2Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk81%about $20* (−64%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Zara MSK 004/NTL81%about $25 (−55%)5h vs 5h4/10
4New Brand Parfums French Cancan82%about $20* (−64%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Zara Yellow Velvet84%about $20 (−64%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. La Rive Sweet Hope — 84% scent match

    Emphasizes a powdery, sweet almond and vanilla accord that shares the cozy, nut-dusted character of Dragée.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and almond accords with Reminiscence Dragée, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 642 community ratings.

  2. Jeanne Arthes Guipure & Silk — 81% scent match

    Delivers a warm, sweet almond and powdery vanilla experience that mirrors the comforting base of Dragée.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and almond accords with Reminiscence Dragée, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 619 community ratings.

  3. New Brand Parfums French Cancan — 82% scent match

    Offers a sweet, powdery floral profile that captures the sugary, feminine essence of Dragée.

    It shares its powdery, sweet and white floral accords with Reminiscence Dragée, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 64 community ratings.

  4. Zara MSK 004/NTL — 81% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes a clean, powdery musk with a subtle sweetness reminiscent of Dragée's soft, comforting dry-down.

    It shares its powdery, sweet and musky accords with Reminiscence Dragée, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 192 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Zara Yellow Velvet — 84% scent match — discontinued

    Brings out the prominent orange blossom and marshmallow sweetness that aligns closely with Dragée's sugary heart.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Reminiscence Dragée, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 87 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Reminiscence Dragée dupe is cheapest?

La Rive Sweet Hope, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Reminiscence Dragée.

Which Reminiscence Dragée dupe lasts longest?

New Brand Parfums French Cancan, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Reminiscence Dragée.

Which Reminiscence Dragée dupe is closest to the original?

La Rive Sweet Hope, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Reminiscence Dragée itself sells from $62.29 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Reminiscence Dragée dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — La Rive Sweet Hope saves you about $55 a year against Reminiscence Dragée. 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 Reminiscence Dragée dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. New Brand Parfums French Cancan comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Reminiscence Dragée notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.