Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef: released in 1993, aromatic, sweet and fresh spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef dupe we found is Revlon Ciara — 80% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $60 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revlon Ciara | 80% | about $20 (−67%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Joop! Femme | 79% | about $30 (−50%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Valentino Vendetta Donna | 87% | about $40 (−33%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Gale Hayman Delicious | 73% | about $20 (−67%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lancetti Etre Femme | 79% | about $35 (−42%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Evokes the deep, resinous, and balsamic warmth found in the base of Van Cleef, though it leans more heavily into a powdery amber profile.
It shares its balsamic, sweet and vanilla accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef, opens on Raspberry, Neroli and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,779 community ratings.
Captures a similar classic, aromatic floral essence that feels reminiscent of the 1990s style found in Van Cleef.
It shares its white floral and vanilla accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,027 community ratings.
Offers a balanced floral and woody composition that sits in the same family as the original, providing a soft and elegant presence.
It lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 39 community ratings.
Shares a similar vintage-leaning floral and balsamic character to Van Cleef, offering a sophisticated blend of fruit and warm woods.
It shares its sweet, white floral and aromatic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 534 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Provides a similar sweet and floral experience that echoes the heart of Van Cleef, suitable for those who enjoy its classic feminine profile.
It shares its white floral and green accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef, opens on Neroli too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 277 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Gale Hayman Delicious, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef.
Revlon Ciara, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef.
Valentino Vendetta Donna, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Revlon Ciara saves you about $60 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef. 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. Revlon Ciara comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.