Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa dupe — closest scent matches

Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa: released in 2016, powdery, yellow floral and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa dupe?

The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa scent match we found is Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Mimosa — 82% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest MimosaProjection
1Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Mimosa82%about $50 (+43%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa81%about $65 (+86%)4h vs 5h7/10
3Zara Boldly Seoul80%about $45 (+29%)4h vs 5h6/10
4Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine77%about $40 (+14%)4h vs 5h6/10
5Prada Infusion de Mimosa86%about $55 (+57%)5h vs 5h4/10
  1. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Mimosa — 82% scent match

    Presents a naturalistic blossom feel that captures the cheerful, powdery essence of Modest Mimosa at a much friendlier price point.

    It shares its yellow floral, powdery and floral accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 216 community ratings.

  2. Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa — 81% scent match

    Brings a lush yellow floral profile to the forefront, sharing a sunny, powdery disposition akin to Modest Mimosa.

    It shares its yellow floral, floral and powdery accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 119 community ratings.

  3. Zara Boldly Seoul — 80% scent match

    Shares a clean, violet-accented brightness reminiscent of the floral tones found in Modest Mimosa, offering an effortless everyday wear.

    It shares its powdery, yellow floral and floral accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 705 community ratings.

  4. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine — 77% scent match — discontinued

    A vibrant, sweet floral composition that hits similar cheerful notes to Modest Mimosa with a bright, youthful energy.

    It shares its sweet and floral accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 320 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Prada Infusion de Mimosa — 86% scent match — discontinued

    Exhibits the same refined, powdery yellow floral texture that makes Modest Mimosa so uniquely comforting on skin.

    It shares its yellow floral, powdery and floral accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 602 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa dupe is cheapest?

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa's own estimate.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa dupe lasts longest?

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Mimosa, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa dupe is closest to the original?

Prada Infusion de Mimosa, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa itself sells from €175 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Mimosa actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa. 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 Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Mimosa comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Modest Mimosa notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-07.