The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake: released in 2024, sweet, honey and lactonic, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake dupe we found is Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille — 83% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille | 83% | about $45 (−25%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Jessica Simpson Fancy Love | 78% | about $25* (−58%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Nanette Lepore Everlasting | 73% | about $25 (−58%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Bath & Body Works Honey Wildflower | 72% | about $15 (236 ml) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zara Vanilla Vibration | 68% | about $30* (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares the sweet, lactonic, and vanilla-forward character of the reference, offering a similarly cozy and gourmand experience.
It shares its sweet, fruity and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 575 community ratings.
Evokes a similar powdery and sweet warmth, leaning into the balsamic and fruity nuances found in the reference.
It lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,580 community ratings.
Presents a sweet and powdery profile that aligns with the gourmand and honeyed tones of the reference.
It shares its honey, powdery and sweet accords with The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 113 community ratings.
Captures a similar honeyed sweetness, providing a lighter, more aromatic take on the reference's core profile.
It shares its honey, sweet and fruity accords with The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 202 community ratings.
Leans into the creamy, balsamic vanilla territory, reminiscent of the sweet and lactonic heart of the reference.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 501 community ratings.
Jessica Simpson Fancy Love, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake.
Jessica Simpson Fancy Love, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake.
Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Monde Gourmand Crème Vanille saves you about $20 a year against The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jessica Simpson Fancy Love comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Apricot Honey Cupcake notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.