Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation): released in 1828, citrus, aromatic and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation) dupe we found is Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille — 80% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The three closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation) dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation) | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 80% | about $30* (−75%) | 3h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Etro New Tradition | 80% | about $35 (−71%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 74% | about $45* (−62%) | 2h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Shares the crisp, citrus-forward opening and aromatic freshness found in Santa Maria Novella Garofano, offering a much more accessible price point.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation), opens on Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 501 community ratings.
Evokes the herbal and warm spicy facets of Santa Maria Novella Garofano with a refined aromatic charm.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation), opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 262 community ratings.
Captures a similar bracing citrus and herbal freshness found in the opening of Santa Maria Novella Garofano.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation), opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 2h against 7h and carries 6,589 community ratings.
Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation).
Etro New Tradition, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation).
Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille saves you about $135 a year against Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation). 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 3 last a full 8 hours. Etro New Tradition comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Santa Maria Novella Garofano (Carnation) notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-28.