The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream: released in 2021, white floral, citrus and green, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream dupe we found is Hermès Jour d'Hermes — 91% match, about $130 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermès Jour d'Hermes | 91% | about $130* (+189%) | 6h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Hermès Jour d'Hermes Absolu | 86% | about $145* (+222%) | 7h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zara Applejuice | 81% | about $20* (−56%) | 3h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Banana Republic Gardenia & Cardamom | 81% | about $25* (−44%) | 4h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited | 79% | about $30* (−33%) | 5h vs 2h | 8/10 |
Evokes the radiant citrus and white floral profile of Sunlight Daydream, featuring a luminous and sophisticated botanical character.
It shares its citrus, white floral and green accords with The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 5,614 community ratings.
Shares the same sunlit white floral elegance as Sunlight Daydream, leaning slightly heavier on lush gardenia and sambac jasmine.
It shares its floral, white floral and citrus accords with The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 2,974 community ratings.
Presents a similar crisp citrus and green freshness found in Sunlight Daydream, delivering a bright daily wear experience.
It shares its citrus, floral and green accords with The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 2,270 community ratings.
Blends sparkling lime with lush white florals, echoing the clean citrus and floral harmony of Sunlight Daydream.
It shares its white floral and floral accords with The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 397 community ratings.
Offers a creamy tropical floral sweetness reminiscent of the airy floral core in Sunlight Daydream.
It shares its sweet, floral and woody accords with The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 3,358 community ratings.
Zara Applejuice, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream.
Hermès Jour d'Hermes Absolu, at about 7h on skin, against about 2h for The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream.
Hermès Jour d'Hermes, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hermès Jour d'Hermes actually costs about $125 a year MORE than The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream. 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. Hermès Jour d'Hermes Absolu comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand Sunlight Daydream notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-08-30.