The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys: released in 2021, white floral, tuberose and animalic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe we found is Maison Alhambra The Chant — 91% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys 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 The Dua Brand 41 Shades of LysProjection
1Maison Alhambra The Chant91%about $25* (−62%)6h vs 7h6/10
2Le Labo Lys 4186%about $230* (+254%)7h vs 7h8/10
3Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia84%about $25* (−62%)5h vs 7h7/10
4Gucci A Chant for the Nymph81%about $350 (+438%)5h vs 7h8/10
5French Avenue Royal Blend79%about $30* (−54%)7h vs 7h8/10
  1. Maison Alhambra The Chant — 91% scent match

    Evokes the lush white floral and tropical warmth of The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, featuring a creamy, intoxicating flower profile.

    It shares its white floral and vanilla accords with The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 160 community ratings.

  2. Le Labo Lys 41 — 86% scent match

    Captures the honeyed white floral and warm vanilla undertones present in The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, with rich projection.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,096 community ratings.

  3. Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia — 84% scent match

    Delivers a heavy dose of rich white florals reminiscent of The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, leaning into a classic and powdery petal charm.

    It shares its white floral, green and musky accords with The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,523 community ratings.

  4. Gucci A Chant for the Nymph — 81% scent match

    Shares the sunlit, tropical white floral aura found in The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, wrapped in a smooth, opulent nectar finish.

    It shares its white floral and vanilla accords with The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 502 community ratings.

  5. French Avenue Royal Blend — 79% scent match

    Offers a rich, sweet floral profile that shares the decadent, warm presence of The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys.

    It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,046 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra The Chant, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys.

Which The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe lasts longest?

French Avenue Royal Blend, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys.

Which The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra The Chant, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra The Chant saves you about $60 a year against The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys. 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 The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. French Avenue Royal Blend comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Dua Brand 41 Shades of Lys notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-01.