Sex and the City for Her dupe — closest scent matches

Sex and the City for Her: released in 2011, fruity, sweet and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Sex and the City for Her dupe?

The closest Sex and the City for Her scent match we found is Zara Oriental — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Sex and the City for Her 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 Sex and the City for HerProjection
1Zara Oriental83%about $25 (+67%)4h vs 4h6/10
2Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy82%about $65* (+333%)5h vs 4h8/10
3Paris Hilton Passport Paris80%about $20 (+33%)5h vs 4h6/10
4Jimmy Choo78%about $85* (+467%)6h vs 4h7/10
5Playboy VIP for Her76%about $20 (+33%)5h vs 4h5/10
  1. Zara Oriental — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar warm caramel and sweet floral warmth reminiscent of Sex and the City for Her, offering an inviting everyday profile.

    It shares its caramel, sweet and floral accords with Sex and the City for Her, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,472 community ratings.

  2. Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy — 82% scent match

    Features the luscious caramel and rich floral sweetness found in Sex and the City for Her, though built on a more prominent gourmand foundation.

    It shares its sweet, white floral and caramel accords with Sex and the City for Her, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 12,952 community ratings.

  3. Paris Hilton Passport Paris — 80% scent match

    Evokes the sweet citrus and vibrant floral character of Sex and the City for Her, blending bright fruits with a warm amber base.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and white floral accords with Sex and the City for Her, opens on Red Berries and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 556 community ratings.

  4. Jimmy Choo — 78% scent match

    Captures a similar sweet patchouli and fruity brightness that reflects the vibrant personality of Sex and the City for Her.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and woody accords with Sex and the City for Her, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 9,520 community ratings.

  5. Playboy VIP for Her — 76% scent match

    Brings a playful fruit and sweet floral aura comparable to Sex and the City for Her, sitting close to the skin with a soft finish.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and woody accords with Sex and the City for Her, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 445 community ratings.

Which Sex and the City for Her dupe is cheapest?

Paris Hilton Passport Paris, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Sex and the City for Her's own estimate.

Which Sex and the City for Her dupe lasts longest?

Jimmy Choo, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Sex and the City for Her.

Which Sex and the City for Her dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Oriental, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Sex and the City for Her dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Oriental actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Sex and the City for Her. 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.

Will a Sex and the City for Her dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Sex and the City for Her notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-24.