YOU Mandarine & Basil: released in 2023, citrus, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest YOU Mandarine & Basil dupe we found is Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin — 91% match, about $165 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best YOU Mandarine & Basil dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs YOU Mandarine & Basil | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin | 91% | about $165* (+560%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic | 89% | about $135 (+440%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 3 | RAVE Now White | 86% | about $20 (−20%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | English Laundry Oxford Bleu Femme | 81% | about $25 | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Alfred Sung Shi | 79% | about $25 | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A timeless zesty pairing of citrus and herbal tones reminiscent of the aromatic profile in YOU Mandarine & Basil.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with YOU Mandarine & Basil, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,215 community ratings.
Brings a juicy, sun-drenched mandarin and green herbal freshness very close to the spirit of YOU Mandarine & Basil.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and green accords with YOU Mandarine & Basil, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 8,635 community ratings.
Shares the vibrant citrus-forward freshness found in YOU Mandarine & Basil, carrying a clean and uplifting aromatic trail.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with YOU Mandarine & Basil, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 259 community ratings.
Offers a fresh and aromatic feminine profile that sits comfortably in the same citrus-and-floral family.
It shares its citrus accords with YOU Mandarine & Basil, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 302 community ratings.
Features a clean, watery floral and green freshness reminiscent of the lighter aquatic elements in YOU Mandarine & Basil.
It shares its floral and citrus accords with YOU Mandarine & Basil, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,274 community ratings.
RAVE Now White, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than YOU Mandarine & Basil.
RAVE Now White, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for YOU Mandarine & Basil.
Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin actually costs about $205 a year MORE than YOU Mandarine & Basil. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. RAVE Now White comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
YOU Mandarine & Basil notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-25.