True Religion dupe — cheaper alternatives

True Religion: released in 2008, woody, citrus and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good True Religion dupe?

The closest True Religion dupe we found is La Rive Donna — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best True Religion 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 True ReligionProjection
1La Rive Donna84%about $20* (−56%)3h vs 5h5/10
2Lanvin Arpege Eclat d'Arpege81%about $30 (−33%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Armaf Tag-Her80%about $20* (−56%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Sea79%about $25 (−44%)4h vs 5h6/10
5Mauboussin Lovely à la Folie77%about $25 (−44%)4h vs 5h6/10
  1. La Rive Donna — 84% scent match

    A vibrant citrus and apple combination that brings to mind the crisp, fruity-woody feel of True Religion.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and fresh accords with True Religion, opens on Green Apple too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 732 community ratings.

  2. Lanvin Arpege Eclat d'Arpege — 81% scent match

    Evokes the bright, airy green-floral and subtle cedar accords that define the fresh opening of True Religion.

    It lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 241 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Tag-Her — 80% scent match

    Provides a crisp, lingering citrus and floral heart that captures the cheerful, breezy character of True Religion.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and floral accords with True Religion, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 344 community ratings.

  4. Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Sea — 79% scent match

    Shares a sunny, uplifting citrus-woody freshness that echoes the breezy casual energy of True Religion.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with True Religion, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 401 community ratings.

  5. Mauboussin Lovely à la Folie — 77% scent match

    Offers a tart citrus and apple sweetness over light woods that leans into similar territory as True Religion.

    It shares its citrus, fresh and fruity accords with True Religion, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 111 community ratings.

Which True Religion dupe is cheapest?

La Rive Donna, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than True Religion.

Which True Religion dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Tag-Her, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for True Religion.

Which True Religion dupe is closest to the original?

La Rive Donna, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

True Religion itself sells from $30.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a True Religion dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — La Rive Donna saves you about $40 a year against True Religion. 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 True Religion dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Tag-Her comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

True Religion notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-04.