Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe — cheaper alternatives

Reminiscence Etoile de Rem: released in 2008, citrus, sweet and vanilla, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe?

The closest Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe we found is Reminiscence Rem — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The three closest scent matches — the best Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 3 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 Etoile de RemProjection
1Reminiscence Rem85%about $25* (−55%)5h vs 4h7/10
2Reminiscence Crazy Rem80%about $30 (−45%)6h vs 4h7/10
3Parfums Berdoues Musc Ylang Ylang79%about $20 (−64%)4h vs 4h6/10
  1. Reminiscence Rem — 85% scent match

    Shares the same sun-kissed marine and tropical sweetness as Etoile de Rem, leaning heavily into a breezy ocean atmosphere.

    It shares its marine, aromatic and vanilla accords with Reminiscence Etoile de Rem, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 702 community ratings.

  2. Reminiscence Crazy Rem — 80% scent match

    Delivers a playful variation of the signature Reminiscence marine and floral DNA present in Etoile de Rem.

    It shares its vanilla, yellow floral and sweet accords with Reminiscence Etoile de Rem, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 68 community ratings.

  3. Parfums Berdoues Musc Ylang Ylang — 79% scent match

    Features a prominent ylang-ylang and musky profile that sits in the same floral-tropical territory as Etoile de Rem.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and coconut accords with Reminiscence Etoile de Rem, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 15 community ratings.

Which Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe is cheapest?

Parfums Berdoues Musc Ylang Ylang, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Reminiscence Etoile de Rem.

Which Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe lasts longest?

Reminiscence Crazy Rem, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Reminiscence Etoile de Rem.

Which Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe is closest to the original?

Reminiscence Rem, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Reminiscence Rem saves you about $45 a year against Reminiscence Etoile de Rem. 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 Etoile de Rem dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 3 last a full 8 hours. Reminiscence Crazy Rem comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Reminiscence Etoile de Rem notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-29.