The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga: released in 2016, floral, rose and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe?

The closest The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe we found is Monotheme Venezia Apotheose de Rose — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga 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 Merchant of Venice Rosa MocenigaProjection
1Monotheme Venezia Apotheose de Rose88%about $30* (−45%)4h vs 6h5/10
2Bath & Body Works Rose81%about $20* (−64%)3h vs 6h5/10
3Zimaya Hawwa Pink80%about $25* (−55%)6h vs 6h7/10
4Paul Smith Rose85%about $35* (−36%)5h vs 6h5/10
5L'Occitane en Provence Arlesienne78%about $50 (−9%)5h vs 6h6/10
  1. Monotheme Venezia Apotheose de Rose — 88% scent match

    Shares the velvety, bright rose petals and aromatic charm found in Rosa Moceniga at a budget-friendly price point.

    It shares its rose, citrus and musky accords with The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 218 community ratings.

  2. Bath & Body Works Rose — 81% scent match

    A lighthearted interpretation of clean rose petals reminiscent of the airy floral profile in Rosa Moceniga.

    It shares its rose, musky and floral accords with The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga, lasts about 3h against 6h and carries 439 community ratings.

  3. Zimaya Hawwa Pink — 80% scent match

    Leans into a similar musky floral territory as Rosa Moceniga, offering a softer, sweetly rounded dry-down.

    It shares its rose, floral and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga, opens on Rose too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 205 community ratings.

  4. Paul Smith Rose — 85% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the fresh, green-touched rose character of Rosa Moceniga with a crisp, dew-kissed floral presentation.

    It shares its rose, floral and powdery accords with The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga, opens on Rose too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,954 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. L'Occitane en Provence Arlesienne — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Blends powdery florals and soft musks in the same family as Rosa Moceniga's romantic heart.

    It shares its rose, powdery and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 420 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Rose, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga.

Which The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe lasts longest?

Zimaya Hawwa Pink, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga.

Which The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe is closest to the original?

Monotheme Venezia Apotheose de Rose, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga itself sells from $118.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Monotheme Venezia Apotheose de Rose saves you about $40 a year against The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga. 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 Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zimaya Hawwa Pink comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Merchant of Venice Rosa Moceniga notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.

Updated 2026-08-15.