Soki London Empress dupe — cheaper alternatives

Soki London Empress: released in 2022, sweet, patchouli and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Soki London Empress dupe?

The closest Soki London Empress dupe we found is Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris — 86% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Soki London Empress 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 Soki London EmpressProjection
1Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris86%about $95* (+171%)6h vs 7h7/10
2Jimmy Choo84%about $85* (+143%)6h vs 7h7/10
3Montale Roses Elixir81%about $55* (+57%)7h vs 7h8/10
4Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme79%about $120* (+243%)6h vs 7h6/10
5Avon Far Away Rebel & Diva82%about $30 (−14%)5h vs 7h7/10
  1. Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris — 86% scent match

    Captures the sweet strawberry and patchouli profile present in Soki London Empress with a richer designer depth.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and patchouli accords with Soki London Empress, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 10,214 community ratings.

  2. Jimmy Choo — 84% scent match

    Features a similar patchouli and sweet fruit combination reminiscent of Soki London Empress.

    It shares its sweet, patchouli and fruity accords with Soki London Empress, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 9,520 community ratings.

  3. Montale Roses Elixir — 81% scent match

    Presents a similar rose-centric fruitiness that aligns well with the heart of Soki London Empress.

    It shares its rose, fruity and sweet accords with Soki London Empress, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,244 community ratings.

  4. Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme — 79% scent match

    Offers a woody, berry-inflected sweetness that sits in the same family as Soki London Empress.

    It shares its woody, fruity and rose accords with Soki London Empress, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,463 community ratings.

  5. Avon Far Away Rebel & Diva — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the sweet and fruity pop of Soki London Empress, leaning into a playful caramel finish.

    It shares its sweet, floral and rose accords with Soki London Empress, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 537 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Soki London Empress dupe is cheapest?

Avon Far Away Rebel & Diva, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Soki London Empress.

Which Soki London Empress dupe lasts longest?

Montale Roses Elixir, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Soki London Empress.

Which Soki London Empress dupe is closest to the original?

Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Soki London Empress dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris actually costs about $90 a year MORE than Soki London Empress. 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 Soki London Empress dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Montale Roses Elixir comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Soki London Empress notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.