Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale: released in 2009, white floral, green and lactonic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale dupe we found is Kai Eau de Parfum — 85% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $200 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Eau de Parfum | 85% | about $80 (−60%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Il Profvmo Osmo Scents Gardenia Royal | 84% | about $135 (−32%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia | 83% | about $25* (−87%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Aerin Gardenia Rattan | 79% | about $55 (−72%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Angel Schlesser Eau de Cologne Bergamota | 76% | about $15 (−92%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares the intensely dewy, fresh green-floral character found in Gardenia Petale with a heavy focus on realistic gardenia blossoms.
It shares its white floral, lactonic and animalic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 747 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the velvety lactonic facets that make Gardenia Petale such a smooth and authentic white floral.
It shares its white floral, floral and fresh accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 103 community ratings.
Evokes the lush, creamy white floral impression of Gardenia Petale, leaning into a rich and soapy gardenia-heavy heart.
It shares its white floral, green and floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,523 community ratings.
Captures a sunlit, coastal take on white florals that sits comfortably in the same aromatic territory as Gardenia Petale.
It shares its white floral, animalic and lactonic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 437 community ratings.
Brings a similar bright citrus and green opening to the skin, echoing the fresher aspects of Gardenia Petale.
It shares its white floral, citrus and animalic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 104 community ratings.
Angel Schlesser Eau de Cologne Bergamota, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale.
Il Profvmo Osmo Scents Gardenia Royal, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale.
Kai Eau de Parfum, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Kai Kai Eau de Parfum saves you about $175 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale. 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. Il Profvmo Osmo Scents Gardenia Royal comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.