Ted Lapidus Orissima: released in 2016, caramel, patchouli and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ted Lapidus Orissima dupe we found is La Rive Queen of Life — 85% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ted Lapidus Orissima dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ted Lapidus Orissima | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Rive Queen of Life | 85% | about $15* (−40%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme | 80% | about $25 | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Avon Imari Fantasy | 77% | about $20 (−20%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Prada Candy | 76% | about $85* (+240%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lancôme La Vie Est Belle | 76% | about $65* (+160%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Evokes the sweet caramel and powdery iris warmth of Ted Lapidus Orissima, offering a similarly inviting floral gourmand impression.
It shares its sweet, fruity and patchouli accords with Ted Lapidus Orissima, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 591 community ratings.
Shares the fruity and woody patchouli foundation found in Ted Lapidus Orissima, leaning into a vibrant daily wear style.
It shares its fruity and woody accords with Ted Lapidus Orissima, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 389 community ratings.
Recalls the rich, sweet amber and fruity character of Ted Lapidus Orissima with a cozy, comforting dry-down.
It shares its woody, sweet and caramel accords with Ted Lapidus Orissima, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 499 community ratings.
Features a prominent caramel-centric sweetness that sits comfortably in the same gourmand family as Ted Lapidus Orissima.
It shares its caramel, powdery and sweet accords with Ted Lapidus Orissima, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 16,567 community ratings.
Mirrors the rich sweet patchouli and powdery depth experienced in the evolution of Ted Lapidus Orissima.
It shares its sweet, fruity and patchouli accords with Ted Lapidus Orissima, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 34,794 community ratings.
La Rive Queen of Life, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Ted Lapidus Orissima.
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Ted Lapidus Orissima.
La Rive Queen of Life, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ted Lapidus Orissima itself sells from $13.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — La Rive Queen of Life saves you about $15 a year against Ted Lapidus Orissima. 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 5 last a full 8 hours. Lancôme La Vie Est Belle comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ted Lapidus Orissima notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-26.