Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe — cheaper alternatives

Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream: released in 2021, fruity, nutty and fresh, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe?

The closest Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe we found is Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous — 81% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream 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 Victoria's Secret Lost In A DaydreamProjection
1Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous81%about $20*4h vs 4h6/10
2Fine'ry. Sweet On The Outside77%about $30* (+50%)5h vs 4h6/10
3Body Fantasies Pink Vanilla Kiss76%about $5 (236 ml)4h vs 4h5/10
4Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '7174%about $70* (+250%)5h vs 4h8/10
5Zara Unusual Gourmand89%about $20*4h vs 4h5/10
  1. Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous — 81% scent match

    Offers a bright, fruity, and fresh profile that sits in the same family as the lighthearted scent of Lost In A Daydream.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and sweet accords with Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,092 community ratings.

  2. Fine'ry. Sweet On The Outside — 77% scent match

    Leans into a warm, nutty, and sweet territory that echoes the cozy yet fresh impression of Lost In A Daydream.

    It shares its sweet and woody accords with Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 748 community ratings.

  3. Body Fantasies Pink Vanilla Kiss — 76% scent match

    Provides a sweet, fruity, and approachable fragrance experience reminiscent of the youthful vibe found in Lost In A Daydream.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and woody accords with Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 314 community ratings.

  4. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 — 74% scent match

    Features a prominent nutty and sweet profile that captures a similar gourmand spirit to the Victoria's Secret reference.

    It shares its sweet and nutty accords with Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 7,236 community ratings.

  5. Zara Unusual Gourmand — 89% scent match

    Shares a similar fruity and nutty sweetness that evokes the playful, gourmand-leaning character of Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and aquatic accords with Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 77 community ratings.

Which Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe lasts longest?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream.

Which Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Unusual Gourmand, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Gingham Gorgeous saves you about $5 a year against Victoria's Secret Lost In A 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.

Will a Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Victoria's Secret Lost In A Daydream notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.