Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe — cheaper alternatives

Acqua di Parma Profumo: released in 1930, woody, rose and yellow floral, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe?

The closest Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe we found is Rochas Femme Rochas — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Acqua di Parma Profumo 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 Acqua di Parma ProfumoProjection
1Rochas Femme Rochas78%about $35 (−78%)7h vs 6h6/10
2Rochas Femme Rochas 201372%about $45 (−72%)6h vs 6h7/10
3Atkinsons Eleven68%about $55 (−66%)5h vs 6h5/10
4Houbigant Apercu83%about $35 (−78%)7h vs 6h7/10
5Bourjois Ramage73%about $35 (−78%)5h vs 6h5/10
  1. Rochas Femme Rochas — 78% scent match

    Offers a similarly complex, classic chypre structure with deep woody and floral undertones that mirror the timeless feel of the Acqua di Parma classic.

    It shares its sweet, woody and earthy accords with Acqua di Parma Profumo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,264 community ratings.

  2. Rochas Femme Rochas 2013 — 72% scent match

    Provides a similar vintage-inspired floral and woody experience that feels like a cousin to the complex, elegant structure of the reference scent.

    It shares its earthy, sweet and woody accords with Acqua di Parma Profumo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 266 community ratings.

  3. Atkinsons Eleven — 68% scent match

    Evokes a similar sense of classic, refined floral composition with a woody base that aligns with the traditional aesthetic of Acqua di Parma.

    It lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 15 community ratings.

  4. Houbigant Apercu — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a sophisticated, vintage-leaning floral character that evokes the elegant, powdery rose and jasmine heart found in Acqua di Parma Profumo.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Acqua di Parma Profumo, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 220 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Bourjois Ramage — 73% scent match — discontinued

    A vintage-style composition that captures the earthy, floral, and woody interplay reminiscent of the sophisticated profile of Acqua di Parma Profumo.

    It shares its earthy, woody and white floral accords with Acqua di Parma Profumo, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 55 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe is cheapest?

Rochas Femme Rochas, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Acqua di Parma Profumo.

Which Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe lasts longest?

Rochas Femme Rochas, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Acqua di Parma Profumo.

Which Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe is closest to the original?

Houbigant Apercu, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rochas Femme Rochas saves you about $185 a year against Acqua di Parma Profumo. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Acqua di Parma Profumo dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rochas Femme Rochas comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-06.