Sage Machado Carnelian: citrus, tropical and fruity, about 6h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Sage Machado Carnelian dupe we found is Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Sage Machado Carnelian dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Sage Machado Carnelian | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange | 84% | about $20* (−56%) | 3h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Tocca Isabel | 79% | about $45 | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Bath & Body Works Mango Mandarin | 78% | about $15 (236 ml) | 3h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Pacifica Bali Lime Papaya | 89% | about $40 (−11%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Demeter Fragrance Orange Blossom | 79% | about $25 (−44%) | 3h vs 6h | 4/10 |
Evokes the bright, zesty blood orange opening found in Sage Machado Carnelian, focusing heavily on fresh citrus tones.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Sage Machado Carnelian, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 675 community ratings.
Presents a similarly fruit-forward and breezy profile that rests on a clean musky base reminiscent of Sage Machado Carnelian.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Sage Machado Carnelian, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 184 community ratings.
Combines juicy mandarin orange and sweet mango in a vibrant splash that mirrors the fruit-heavy accord of Sage Machado Carnelian.
It shares its citrus, sweet and fruity accords with Sage Machado Carnelian, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 163 community ratings.
Shares the vibrant tropical fruit and citrus energy of Sage Machado Carnelian, highlighting sweet papaya and juicy citrus notes.
It shares its citrus, sweet and tropical accords with Sage Machado Carnelian, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 39 community ratings.
Captures the sharp, realistic blood orange top note that drives the lively opening of Sage Machado Carnelian.
It shares its citrus and sweet accords with Sage Machado Carnelian, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 23 community ratings.
Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Sage Machado Carnelian.
Tocca Isabel, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Sage Machado Carnelian.
Pacifica Bali Lime Papaya, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange saves you about $35 a year against Sage Machado Carnelian. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Tocca Isabel comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Sage Machado Carnelian notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.