Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe — cheaper alternatives

Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird: released in 2015, sweet, floral and fruity, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe?

The closest Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe we found is Elizabeth Arden Splendor — 77% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird 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 Zoologist Perfumes HummingbirdProjection
1Elizabeth Arden Splendor77%about $20 (−89%)5h vs 7h8/10
2Bijan75%about $30 (−84%)7h vs 7h9/10
3Kim Kardashian73%about $35* (−81%)5h vs 7h6/10
4Kenzo Amour Indian Holi76%about $65 (−65%)6h vs 7h6/10
5Shiseido Heriotorope72%about $55 (−70%)8h vs 7h6/10
  1. Elizabeth Arden Splendor — 77% scent match

    Delivers a rich bouquet of bright white florals and sweet fruits reminiscent of Zoologist Hummingbird's lush garden profile.

    It shares its floral, white floral and fresh accords with Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird, opens on Apple too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,957 community ratings.

  2. Bijan — 75% scent match

    Presents a heavy, honeyed floral composition in the same family as Zoologist Hummingbird, though with a much bolder vintage character.

    It shares its white floral, floral and sweet accords with Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 914 community ratings.

  3. Kim Kardashian — 73% scent match

    Leans into the prominent white floral and sweet nectar aspects that characterize the heart of Zoologist Hummingbird.

    It shares its white floral and sweet accords with Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,051 community ratings.

  4. Shiseido Heriotorope — 72% scent match

    Explores a powdery, sweet floral sweetness that touches upon the softer comforting facets of Zoologist Hummingbird.

    It shares its floral accords with Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 6 community ratings.

  5. Kenzo Amour Indian Holi — 76% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a sweet, floral, and powdery resonance that mirrors the nostalgic nectar-like sweetness of Zoologist Hummingbird.

    It shares its floral, fresh and fruity accords with Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,620 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe is cheapest?

Elizabeth Arden Splendor, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird.

Which Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe lasts longest?

Shiseido Heriotorope, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird.

Which Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe is closest to the original?

Elizabeth Arden Splendor, at 77% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Arden Splendor saves you about $240 a year against Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird. 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 Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Shiseido Heriotorope (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-03.