Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate): released in 1965, woody, mossy and earthy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate) dupe we found is Estée Lauder Estee — 83% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate) dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate) | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estée Lauder Estee | 83% | about $80 (−27%) | 8h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette | 79% | about $75* (−32%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Estée Lauder White Linen | 79% | about $85* (−23%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Hermès Caleche Soie de Parfum | 77% | about $85* (−23%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Oriza L. Legrand Foin Fraichement Coupe | 73% | about $85 (−23%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Shares a classic, aldehydic, and powdery floral structure that evokes the vintage, soapy elegance found in the heart of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, earthy and mossy accords with Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate), lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,520 community ratings.
Offers a similar aldehydic and powdery floral composition that feels like a cousin to the reference, emphasizing a clean and timeless character.
It shares its woody, earthy and musky accords with Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate), opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 5,903 community ratings.
Leans into the same crisp, clean, and soapy aesthetic, providing a bright and structured floral experience reminiscent of the reference's dry-down.
It shares its woody and earthy accords with Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate), lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,844 community ratings.
Evokes the woody, mossy, and floral depth of the reference, presenting a refined and powdery profile that sits in the same classic family.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate), opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 689 community ratings.
Focuses on the earthy, green, and mossy facets of the reference, providing a naturalistic and slightly herbal take on the same aromatic theme.
It shares its musky and fresh spicy accords with Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate), lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 202 community ratings.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Toilette, at about $75 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate).
Estée Lauder Estee, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate).
Estée Lauder Estee, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Estée Lauder Estee saves you about $45 a year against Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate). Both priced at 100 ml; 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, these cover it: Estée Lauder Estee (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
Santa Maria Novella Melograno (Pomegranate) notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.