Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave, released in 2021, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave: fruity, sweet and fresh, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Bath & Body Works Cotton Candy Clouds — 88% scent match

    Evokes the sugary fruit-forward vibrancy found in Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave with a light, airy finish.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and fresh accords with Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 449 community ratings.

  2. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy — 85% scent match

    Leans into the same juicy red berry sweetness as Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave, though with a darker, more plum-heavy heart.

    It shares its sweet and fruity accords with Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 12,317 community ratings.

  3. Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy — 81% scent match

    Presents a creamy, sugary red fruit profile reminiscent of the sweet aquatic aura of Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave.

    It shares its sweet and fruity accords with Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 6,285 community ratings.

  4. Escada Miami Blossom — 80% scent match

    Offers a sun-drenched, fruity sweetness that mirrors the vibrant summer energy of Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and aquatic accords with Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 834 community ratings.

  5. Bath & Body Works Pink Chiffon — 79% scent match — discontinued

    Captures a similar airy, red-berry-infused sweetness in the same playful fragrance family as Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave.

    It shares its fruity and sweet accords with Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 719 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave dupe is cheapest?

Escada Miami Blossom, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave dupe lasts longest?

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave.

Which Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave dupe is closest to the original?

Bath & Body Works Cotton Candy Clouds, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Cotton Candy Clouds saves you about $5 a year against Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave. 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 Nectar Wave dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Victoria's Secret Nectar Wave notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.