State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe — cheaper alternatives

State of Mind Creative Inspiration: released in 2017, powdery, iris and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe?

The closest State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe we found is Karl Lagerfeld Fleur D'Iris — 83% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best State of Mind Creative Inspiration 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 State of Mind Creative InspirationProjection
1Karl Lagerfeld Fleur D'Iris83%about $40 (−53%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Masaki Matsushima Masaki Shiro78%about $45* (−47%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Houbigant Iris des Champs72%about $30 (15 ml)5h vs 5h5/10
4Zara A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo82%about $25 (−71%)4h vs 5h4/10
5Kenzo Flower by Kenzo 20th Anniversary Edition73%about $55 (−35%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Karl Lagerfeld Fleur D'Iris — 83% scent match

    A sophisticated iris-forward scent that mirrors the powdery, floral elegance of the reference with a clean and refined finish.

    It shares its powdery, iris and musky accords with State of Mind Creative Inspiration, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 244 community ratings.

  2. Masaki Matsushima Masaki Shiro — 78% scent match

    This scent leans into a crisp, clean, and slightly musky profile that feels reminiscent of the airy tea and iris notes in the reference.

    It shares its powdery, musky and iris accords with State of Mind Creative Inspiration, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,259 community ratings.

  3. Houbigant Iris des Champs — 72% scent match

    Provides a delicate and earthy iris experience that sits in the same family as the reference, focusing on a natural, powdery floral profile.

    It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with State of Mind Creative Inspiration, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 890 community ratings.

  4. Kenzo Flower by Kenzo 20th Anniversary Edition — 73% scent match

    Shares a similar powdery floral DNA, offering a soft and comforting experience that aligns with the iris-heavy character of the reference.

    It shares its musky, powdery and violet accords with State of Mind Creative Inspiration, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 32 community ratings.

  5. Zara A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo — 82% scent match — discontinued

    This fragrance captures a similar powdery and soft rice-like character, evoking the gentle, clean aesthetic found in State of Mind Creative Inspiration.

    It shares its woody and powdery accords with State of Mind Creative Inspiration, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 467 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe is cheapest?

Zara A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than State of Mind Creative Inspiration.

Which State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe lasts longest?

Houbigant Iris des Champs, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for State of Mind Creative Inspiration.

Which State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe is closest to the original?

Karl Lagerfeld Fleur D'Iris, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

State of Mind Creative Inspiration itself sells from $125.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Karl Lagerfeld Fleur D'Iris saves you about $65 a year against State of Mind Creative Inspiration. 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 State of Mind Creative Inspiration dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Houbigant Iris des Champs comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

State of Mind Creative Inspiration notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-05.